acronarcotic

/æk.rə.när.kɒ.tɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to, derived from, or characteristic of acronarcotic substances, which are toxic, poisonous, or narcotic substances produced by certain fungi, particularly in the genus Claviceps.

“The acronarcotic properties of the fungus made it highly toxic and potentially deadly.”

2. noun

a toxic, poisonous, or narcotic substance produced by certain fungi, particularly in the genus Claviceps.

“The laboratory found a large quantity of acronarcotic substance in the contaminated sample.”

Synonyms

  • hallucinogenic
  • narcotic
  • poisonous
  • toxic

Antonyms

  • benign
  • harmless
  • non-toxic