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How do you spell Penicillin?

Correct spelling

penicillin

Remember: pen-i-cill-in - double L like the Latin diminutive, single N at end

Why is penicillin spelled this way?

Named after the Penicillium mold by Alexander Fleming. One n, one c, two l's. The double-l follows the Latin diminutive pattern.

Common misspellings of penicillin

penicillanpenicilinpenicillianpeniccilin

Example

The doctor prescribed penicillin to treat the bacterial infection.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell penicillin?+
The correct spelling is "penicillin". Remember: pen-i-cill-in - double L like the Latin diminutive, single N at end
Is it penicillan or penicillin?+
The correct spelling is "penicillin", not "penicillan".

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