Definitions

1. noun

a chemical that is a byproduct of the opium poppy, used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.

“The factory used opiumine to create a new, more efficient chemical process.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a person who is an addict to opium or other narcotics.

“In the 19th century, the term ‘opiumine’ was often used to refer to someone struggling with addiction.”