ractopamine
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From [Term?] + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”).
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Noun[edit]
ractopamine (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A drug used as a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs raised for their meat.
Translations[edit]
feed additive
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