cocaethylene

English

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) The ethyl ester of benzoylecgonine, structurally similar to cocaine, formed in vivo when cocaine and ethyl alcohol have been ingested simultaneously.

Etymology

Compound from English coca + English ethylene (affix).

Origin

English

ethylene

Gloss

affix

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