[1965–70; sal(icylicacid) + but(yl) + am(ino) + -ol1]This word is first recorded in the period 1965–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Coriolis effect, T cell, genetic engineering, overdub, stun gun-ol is a suffix used in the names of chemical derivatives, representing “alcohol” (glycerol; naphthol; phenol), or sometimes “phenol” or less definitely assignable phenol derivatives (resorcinol)
Examples of 'salbutamol' in a sentence
salbutamol
This can lower the need for inhalers like salbutamol.
The Sun (2017)
These include using long-acting versions of salbutamol, such as salmeterol.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It is possible to provide high salbutamol levels within the anti-doping rules.
The Sun (2017)
A legal and scientific team started examining numerous studies into salbutamol.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Complex medical issues mean some people may have greater metabolism and excretion rate of salbutamol.
The Sun (2017)
The genetic mutation means that salbutamol cannot bind to a receptor in the body that it needs to work.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We believe the current threshold is solid considering the scientific literature published on salbutamol over the past 20 years.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Athletes are still required to register their use of salbutamol inhalers when they are tested.