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Oxalethyline

Oxˊal-eth′yl-ine

,
Noun.
[
Oxal
ic +
ethyl
+
-ine
.]
A poisonous nitrogenous base (
C6H10N2
) obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick transparent oil which has a strong narcotic odor, and a physiological action resembling that of atropine. It is probably related to pyridine.

Definition 2024


oxalethyline

oxalethyline

English

Noun

oxalethyline (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A poisonous nitrogenous base, C6H10N2, obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick clear oil with a strong odour and a physiological action resembling that of atropine.