narceine en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An alkaloid contained in opium, occurring as fine white, silky crystals, slightly soluble in water, used as a substitute for morphine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| narceen | alternative | lexicographic | |
| narceines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| narcein | alternative, dated | lexicographic |