Oxalethyline

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Oxalethyline \Ox`al*eth"yl*ine\, n. [Oxalic + ethyl + -ine.]
     A poisonous nitrogenous base ({C6H10N2}) obtained indirectly
     from oxamide as a thick transparent oil which has a strong
     narcotic odor, and a physiological action resembling that of
     atropine. It is probably related to pyridine.
     [1913 Webster]