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Bebeerine
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What's The Definition Of Bebeerine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bebeerine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bebeerine: See Also | Bebeerine In Webster's Dictionary \Be*bee"rine\, or Bebirine \Be*bi"rine\
(b[-e]*b[=e]"r[i^]n or -r[=e]n), n. (Chem.)
An alkaloid got from the bark of the bebeeru, or green heart
of Guiana ({Nectandra Rodi[oe]i}). It is a tonic,
antiperiodic, and febrifuge, and is used in medicine as a
substitute for quinine. [Written also {bibirine}.]
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