Noun
clavulanic acid (uncountable)
(pharmacology) A beta-lactam compound C8H9NO5 produced by the bacterium Streptomyces clavuligerus that is a beta-lactamase inhibitor and is usually used in the form of its clavulanate salt of potassium especially in combination with amoxicillin.
Clavulanic acid Amoxicillin The production of a β-lactamase by a bacterium does not necessarily rule out all treatment options with β-lactam antibiotics. Source: Internet