Definition of "clenbuterol" [clenbuterol]

• The decongestant and bronchodilator 1-(4-amino-3,5-dichloro-phenyl)-2-(tert-butylamino)ethanol (noun)

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• "Mr. Vidarte says clenbuterol is given to cattle in Europe and could have seeped into his food and triggered the positive test."
• "The UCI seems to be giving Contador the benefit of the doubt and has said that the case warranted “further scientific investigation” because the Cologne laboratory which detected the clenbuterol is known to be able to detect the tiniest traces of drugs."
• "A banned substance which can be used to help lose weight and help breathing, clenbuterol is also known to boost performance by helping to increase muscle-to-fat ratios, which is why it is sometimes illegally used by meat producers."