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- [thee-buh-een, thi-bey-een, -in]
- /ˈθi bəˌin, θɪˈbeɪ in, -ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thee-buh-een, thi-bey-een, -in]
- /ˈθi bəˌin, θɪˈbeɪ in, -ɪn/
Definitions of thebaine word
- noun thebaine a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble, poisonous alkaloid, C 19 H 21 NO 3 , present in opium in small quantities, but having a strychninelike rather than a narcotic effect. 1
- noun thebaine a poisonous white crystalline alkaloid, found in opium but without opioid actions. Formula: C19H21NO3 0
- noun thebaine a colorless, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, obtained from opium and used in medicine 0
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Origin of thebaine
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < New Latin thēba(ia) opium of Thebes, Egypt (alteration of Latin Thēbaea, feminine of Thēbaeus Theban) + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Thebaine
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thebaine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
thebaine usage trend in Literature
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