curarineChem.|ˈkjʊərəraɪn| [f.prec. + -ine; cf. F. curarine.] A bitter poisonous alkaloid, C10H15N, obtained from curare. 1863–72Watts Dict.Chem. II. 186 The physiological action of curarine appears to be the same as that of curara.1869Roscoe Elem.Chem. 431.