laurone

/ˈlɔːrəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellowish-white or colorless crystalline powder, lauronal, obtained from the seeds of the laurustinus tree, used as an intermediate in the production of the local anesthetic lignocaine.

“The lab used laurone in the production of lignocaine for the new medication.”

Synonyms

  • lauronal
  • local anesthetic intermediate

Antonyms

  • general anesthetic
  • pain reliever