arecolidin

/ɑreɪkoʊˈlɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic compound found in the nut of the areca palm

“The researcher studied the effects of arecolidin on the local population.”

2. noun

A carcinogenic compound derived from areca nut used in chewing tobacco

Synonyms

  • arecaidine
  • arecolidine

Antonyms

  • arecolin