trüˈhē(y)ə̇n, -hilə̇n; ˌtrəkˈsilə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary truxill- (in Truxillo coca ) + -ine
: either of two isomeric amorphous alkaloids C 38 H 46 N 2 O 8 that are obtained from Truxillo coca and the yield on hydrolysis methanol, levorotatory ecgonine, and an acid:
a. : the isomer that yields alpha-truxillic acid — called also alpha-truxilline
b. : the isomer that yields beta-truxinic acid — called also beta-truxilline