paramorphine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.

Word forms

paramorphine

Etymology

From para- + morphine.

Related words

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