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English
Etymology
From columbo (“a plant of Mozambique from which it was identified (Jateorhiza palmata)”) + -amine.
Noun
columbamine (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Argemone mexicana, (Mexican poppy).
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