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番木鱉鹼

简番木鳖碱 · 繁番木鱉鹼

Mandarin · pinyin fān mù biē jiǎn

strychnine (C21H22N2O2)

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番: fān · to take turns; a turn, a time; to repeat
木: mù · tree; wood, lumber; wooden
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鳖: biē · turtle
碱: jiǎn · alkaline, alkali, lye, salt

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1–4–1–3 · fan1 mu4 bie1 jian3

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