ephesine

/ɛˈfɛsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound found in the fruit of the Ephedra plant, used as a decongestant and bronchodilator.

“The medication contained ephedrine and ephesine, which helped her breathe easier.”

Synonyms

  • ephedrine
  • pseudoephedrine

Antonyms

  • vasoconstrictor