acalycine

/əˌkalɪˈsaɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance having the chemical properties of an alkaloid but lacking a nitrogen atom.

“The researcher studied the acalycine compounds found in the plant’s root system.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • nitrogen-free compound

Antonyms

  • alkaloid-containing compound
  • nitrogen-rich compound