lobeline

lo·be·line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-buh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈloʊ bəˌlin, -lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-buh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈloʊ bəˌlin, -lɪn/

Definitions of lobeline word

noun lobeline a crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C 22 H 27 NO 2 , obtained by extraction from lobelia: used chiefly in the form of its sulfate or hydrochloride as a respiratory stimulant and, because of its nicotinelike pharmacological action, as an agent to discourage tobacco smoking. 1
noun lobeline a crystalline alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the Indian tobacco plant, used as a smoking deterrent and respiratory stimulant 0
noun lobeline a yellow, crystalline alkaloid, C22H27NO2, related to nicotine, used in medicine and in products that help smokers quit smoking 0
noun lobeline A natural alkaloid found in various plants, mostly of the genus Lobelia, a white amorphous powder which is freely soluble in water, used as an aid to smoking cessation. 0

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Origin of lobeline

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; lobel(ia) + -ine2 ( def 2 )

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Parts of speech for Lobeline

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lobeline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lobeline usage trend in Literature

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