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alkaloid
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐɫkɐˈlɔjdɨ/al·ca·loi·de
Definition
1A nitrogenous organic compound of plant origin, often with active physiological properties, typically toxic or medicinal.
Usage examples
“Caffeine is a well-known alkaloid found in coffee beans.”
“The alkaloids in this plant have potent pharmacological effects.”
Common combinations
plant alkaloidtoxic alkaloidalkaloid contentalkaloid extraction