aconine

/əˈkoʊnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a toxic alkaloid found in the leaves and stems of some plants, especially the deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)

“The plant contained high levels of aconine, which made it highly poisonous.”

Synonyms

  • belladonna alkaloid
  • deadly nightshade alkaloid

Antonyms

  • benign compound
  • harmless substance