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lactucin

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English

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Etymology

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From lactūca (“lettuce”). Compare French lactucine.

Noun

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lactucin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) One of the essential ingredients of lactucarium, having analgesic and sedative properties.

Derived terms

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