apoquinine

/ˌæpəˈkwɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of alkaloid derived from plants, such as Apocynum cannabinum.

“The researcher isolated apoquinine from the plant’s leaves during the lab experiment.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • phytochemical
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • mineral
  • vitamin