bebeerine

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Etymology

From bibiru +‎ -ine.

Noun

bebeerine (countable and uncountable, plural bebeerines)

  1. (organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in the bark of the bibiru (Chlorocardium rodiei). It is a tonic, antiperiodic, and febrifuge, and is used in medicine as a substitute for quinine.

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