Meaning Of The Word Thebaine

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thebaine in American English
a colorless, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, obtained from opium and used in medicine
noun: a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, present in opium in small quantities, but having a strychninelike rather than a narcotic effect

thebaine in British English
noun: a poisonous white crystalline alkaloid, found in opium but without opioid actions. Formula: C19 H21NO3

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