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actinine

noun
ac·​ti·​nine | \ ˈak-tə-ˌnēn, -nən\
plural -s

Definition of actinine

: a base C7H15NO2 found in a sea anemone (Actinia equina)

First Known Use of actinine

1870, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for actinine

New Latin Actinia (genus name of Actinia equina) + English -ine

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