CHLORODYNE

Etymology

Noun

chlorodyne (countable and uncountable, plural chlorodynes)

A narcotic drug, made from chloroform, morphia and other substances.

Anagrams

• hydroclone

Source: Wiktionary


Chlo"ro*dyne, n. Etym: [From chlorine, in imitation of anodyne.] (Med.)

Definition: A patent anodyne medicine, containing opium, chloroform, Indian hemp, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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