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ouabain

Pronunciation: /ˈuːəbeɪn/
Definition of ouabain

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a toxic compound obtained from certain trees, used as a very rapid cardiac stimulant. It is a polycyclic glycoside.

Origin:

late 19th century: via French from Somali wabayo, denoting a tree that yields poison (used on arrow points) containing ouabain

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