alkaloid
IPA: ˈæɫkʌɫɔɪd
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
adjective
- Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.
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Examples of "alkaloid" in Sentences
- Perhaps in the alkaloid section.
- Alkaloids are present in the bark.
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloid sequestration.
- Chavicine is an alkaloid found in pepper.
- Contains the alkaloids scopolamine and atropine.
- An opiate is any of the narcotic alkaloids found in opium.
- Ergocristine is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids.
- The compounds of alkaloids is also used to differentiate the strains.
- The alkaloid was synthesised by the action of piperoyl chloride on piperidine.
- The fruits contain the alkaloid piperine, which contributes to their pungency.
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