# methenamine

> English word · Noun · IPA /mɪˈθiː.nə.miːn/

## Definitions
1. The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
2. Synonym of methenamine silver.

## Etymology
From meth(yl)ene + -amine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/methenamine