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Definition of ephedrine noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ephedrine

noun
 
/ˈefədriːn/
 
/əˈfedrən/,
 
/ˈefədrən/,
 
/ˈefədriːn/
[uncountable]
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  1. a drug that is used to treat asthma and some other conditions
    • The athlete tested positive for ephedrine, a banned substance.
    Topics Healthcarec2
    Word OriginLate 19th century: from ephedra + -ine
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