eucaine

[ yoo-keyn, yoo-keyn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline solid, C 15 H 21 NO 2 , formerly a local anesthetic, used in veterinary medicine as a substitute for cocaine.

eucaine

/ juːˈkeɪn /

noun

1. a crystalline optically active substance formerly used as a local anaesthetic. Formula: C 15 H 21 NO 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of eucaine¹

1895–1900; eu- + -caine (as in cocaine )

Example Sentences

Of later developments, eucaine and novocaine are best known.

From Project Gutenberg

The drugs mentioned in this drug act and which are often used in patent medicine nostrums are, chloral hydrate, cocaine, heroin, chloroform, alpha or beta eucaine, opium, morphin, alcohol, cannabis indica, or any derivative or preparation of any such substance contained therein.

From Project Gutenberg

Inject a three per cent solution of eucaine, or six per cent solution of cocaine.

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