-curium

See also: curium and Curium

English

Etymology

From cur(are) ‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əm/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əm/

Suffix

-curium

1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of curare-like substances, neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -curium

Related terms

• -curonium