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truxilline

noun
tru·​xi·​lline | \ trüˈhÄ“(y)ə̇n, -hilə̇n; ËŒtrÉ™kˈsilə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of truxilline

: either of two isomeric amorphous alkaloids C38H46N2O8 that are obtained from Truxillo coca and the yield on hydrolysis methanol, levorotatory ecgonine, and an acid:
a : the isomer that yields alpha-truxillic acid

called also alpha-truxilline

b : the isomer that yields beta-truxinic acid

called also beta-truxilline

History and Etymology for truxilline

International Scientific Vocabulary truxill- (in Truxillo coca) + -ine

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