Meaning of "narcotine" in English

Narcotine is an alkaloid found in the opium poppy plant. It is a non-narcotic, meaning it does not have the potent pain-relieving or mind-altering properties associated with opium-derived substances like morphine or codeine. Narcotine, also known as noscapine, is sometimes used in medicine for its cough-suppressing properties. Its chemical structure and interaction with the body differ significantly from that of more well-known opium derivatives, which is why it is classified differently. Researchers have also studied narcotine for its potential use in combating cancer, given its ability to inhibit microtubule function.

Meaning of "narcotine" in French

In French, "narcotine" refers to the same alkaloid derived from the opium poppy, known for its non-narcotic properties. It is commonly used to describe the compound also called "noscapine" in both scientific and pharmaceutical contexts. Its application as a cough suppressant is recognized, though it does not share the addictive or highly psychoactive traits associated with other opium-based substances. Additionally, narcotine's role in scientific studies, particularly in cancer research for inhibiting cancerous cell growth, parallels the interest observed in other countries.

Pronunciation of "narcotine" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈnɑːrkəˌtiːn]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "narcotine" remains fairly consistent across different English-speaking regions, though subtle differences in accent may occur without altering the fundamental pronunciation significantly.

Pronunciation of "narcotine" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [naʁkɔtin]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "narcotine" is pronounced with a standard Parisian accent. Variations in regional accents across France may slightly adjust the vowel sounds or intonation but do not significantly change the overall pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. Scientists are exploring the potential of narcotine to treat various cancers.
    (Les scientifiques explorent le potentiel de la narcotine pour traiter divers cancers.)

  2. Narcotine is used as a cough suppressant in some countries.
    (La narcotine est utilisée comme antitussif dans certains pays.)

  3. Unlike other opiates, narcotine is not known for causing addiction.
    (Contrairement à d'autres opiacés, la narcotine n'est pas connue pour provoquer une dépendance.)

  4. The chemical structure of narcotine is different from that of morphine.
    (La structure chimique de la narcotine est différente de celle de la morphine.)

  5. Researchers are studying narcotine for its effects on microtubules.
    (Les chercheurs étudient la narcotine pour ses effets sur les microtubules.)

  6. The use of narcotine in medicine dates back several decades.
    (L'utilisation de la narcotine en médecine remonte à plusieurs décennies.)

  7. Narcotine is extracted from the opium poppy but is non-narcotic.
    (La narcotine est extraite du pavot à opium mais est non-narcotique.)

  8. Its ability to suppress coughs makes narcotine valuable in certain treatments.
    (Sa capacité à supprimer la toux rend la narcotine précieuse dans certains traitements.)

  9. There is interest in narcotine's ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.
    (Il y a un intérêt pour la capacité de la narcotine à inhiber la croissance des cellules cancéreuses.)

  10. Narcotine has been the subject of extensive pharmacological research.
    (La narcotine a fait l'objet de nombreuses recherches pharmacologiques.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "narcotine" in English

Synonyms: noscapine

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: opium, alkaloid, morphine, codeine, papaverine, thebaine

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "narcotine" in French

Synonyms: noscapine

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: opium, alkaloïde, morphine, codéine, papavérine, thébaïne

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