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anatabine

American  
[uh-nat-uh-been, -bin] / əˈnæt əˌbin, -bɪn /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a liquid alkaloid, C 10 H 12 N 2 , obtained from tobacco.


Etymology

Origin of anatabine

ana- + Spanish tab ( aco ) tobacco + -ine 2

Example Sentences

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Williams was trying to get help marketing his company’s new product, a nutritional supplement that contains anatabine, a close relative of nicotine found in tobacco plants that may have some anti-inflammatory properties.

From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2016

Star gave Roskamp a large chunk of company stock, and Roskamp started doing research on anatabine.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2014

However, in 2012 Star Scientific did file an “investigational new drug” license for anatabine.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2014

In the end, the tobacco commission never got an application for anatabine.

From Washington Post

Williams thought anatabine had miraculously curative powers and would boost his company’s profits.

From Washington Post