apocodeine

/ˌæpoʊkəˈdiːn, ˌæpoʊˈkɒdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, specifically an opioid alkaloid found in the opium poppy.

“The researcher studied the properties of apocodeine in the opium poppy plant.”

Synonyms

  • narcotic
  • opium alkaloid

Antonyms

  • stimulant
  • tonic