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Word: Laetrile
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1950s: from a blend of laevorotatory and nitrile
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈleɪtrʌɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a compound extracted from peach stones, formerly used controversially to treat cancer.
Short Definition:compound extracted from peach stones, formerly used controversially to treat cancer
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