myosmine

noun

my·​os·​mine

mīˈäs|ˌmēn,

|äz,

|mə̇n

plural -s

: a heterocyclic liquid base C₉H₁₀N₂ formed during smoking of tobacco and obtained by pyrolysis of nicotine; 3-(dihydro-pyrryl)-pyridine

Word History

Etymology

my- + osm- + -ine; from the mouselike odor

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