ecgonine

/ɛkˈɡoʊniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring alkaloid found in the coca plant, used as a precursor in the synthesis of cocaine.

“The chemist isolated the ecgonine from the coca leaf extract.”

Synonyms

  • coca alkaloid
  • norpseudoecgonine

Antonyms

  • none