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tetrahydrozoline

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[te-truh-hahy-droz-uh-leen] / ˌtɛ trə haɪˈdrɒz əˌlin /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a compound, C 13 H 16 N 2 , used in the treatment of nasal congestion and certain conditions of eye irritation.

Etymology

Origin of tetrahydrozoline

tetra- + hydro- 2 + (imida)zol(e) ( def. ) + -ine 2

Example Sentences

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Neither the affidavit nor testimony during the hearing addressed how investigators believe Angela Craig was poisoned with tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

The Original Redness Relief product contains a decongestant called tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

Avoid products claiming to reduce redness, she added, because they contain tetrahydrozoline, which can irritate the eyes and cause more problems.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2022

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