-curium
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From cur(are) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əm/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əm/
Suffix
[edit]-curium
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of curare-like substances, neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.