anhalonine

/ænˈhælənaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A natural alkaloid derived from the seeds of Anhalonium, a genus of cacti.

“The researcher studied the properties of anhalonine in the context of psychedelic pharmacology.”

2. chemistry

A type of chemical compound derived from Anhalonium cacti.

“Anhalonine is a key compound in the study of psychoactive plant chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • anhalonium alkaloid
  • psychoactive compound

Antonyms

  • non-psychoactive compound
  • sedative