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Noun: thebaine
  1. A poisonous alkaloid found in opium, used in the production of codeine and other semi-synthetic opioids
    "Thebaine is less sedating than morphine but more stimulating"

Derived forms: thebaines

Encyclopedia: Thebaine,2-oxoglutarate:oxygen oxidoreductase