HYOSCYAMINE


Meaning of HYOSCYAMINE in English

[ ˌhʌɪə(ʊ)'sʌɪəmi:n, -ɪn ]

■ noun Chemistry a poisonous compound present in henbane, with similar properties to hyoscine.

Origin

C19: from mod. L. hyoscyamus (from Gk huoskuamos 'henbane') + -ine 4 .

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