anarcotin
|a-nar-co-tin|
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/əˈnɑːrkətɪn/
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/əˈnɑːkətɪn/
narcotine derivative compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anarcotin' originates from 'French', specifically the word 'anarcotine', which was derived from 'narcotine' with the prefix 'an-' indicating a derivative or related compound.
Historical Evolution
'anarcotine' was adopted into English as 'anarcotin', and eventually became the modern English word 'anarcotin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of narcotine', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage, referring to a specific chemical compound.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from narcotine, used in medicine as a febrifuge and antiperiodic.
Anarcotin was once used as a treatment for fevers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/30 14:36