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Definitions of derivative
  1. noun
    the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
  2. noun
    a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
  3. noun
    a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
  4. noun
    (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
    "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
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  5. adjective
    resulting from or employing derivation
    "a derivative process" "a highly derivative prose style"

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  • codeine derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
  • macrodantin derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
  • nitrofurantoin derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
  • chloroprene derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
  • nitrofuran derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
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