apoatropine

/ˌæpəˈkrɔːpaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound found in certain plants, which is used as an alkaloid.

“The botanist studied the properties of apocropine and its potential medical applications.”

2. chemistry

A chemical compound with the formula C20H24N2O3.

“The apocropine molecule has been isolated and characterized in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • phytochemical