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codeine

One entry found.

Main Entry:
co·deine 
          Listen to the pronunciation of codeine
Pronunciation:
\ˈkō-ˌdēn\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French codéine, from Greek kōdeia poppyhead
Date:
1850
: a morphine derivative C18H21NO3·H2O that is found in opium, is weaker in action than morphine, and is used especially as an analgesic and antitussive


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