curarine

/ˌkjuːˈɑːrɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant-derived substance, curare, that is a potent toxin used to paralyze muscles

“The indigenous people of the Amazon used curarine for hunting and in traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • curare
  • tubocurarine

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • stimulant