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tetracaine hydrochloride

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tetracaine hydrochloride

[′te·trə‚kān ‚hī·drə′klȯr‚īd]
(organic chemistry)
C15H24O2N2·HCl Bitter-tasting, water-soluble crystals melting at 148°C; used as a local anesthetic.
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