tetrahydrozoline

[ te-truh-hahy-droz-uh-leen ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a compound, C 13 H 16 N 2 , used in the treatment of nasal congestion and certain conditions of eye irritation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tetrahydrozoline¹

tetra- + hydro- ² + (imida)zol(e) ( def ) + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Neither the affidavit nor testimony during the hearing addressed how investigators believe Angela Craig was poisoned with tetrahydrozoline.

From Washington Times

Angela Craig, a mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the Arapahoe County coroner Kelly Lear.

From Washington Times

Angela Craig, a mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the Arapahoe County coroner Kelly Lear.

From Seattle Times

Neither the affidavit nor testimony during the hearing addressed how investigators believe Angela Craig was poisoned with tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times

The Original Redness Relief product contains a decongestant called tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times