arecolidine

/ær.səˈlɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring alkaloid found in the betel nut and having physiological effects similar to those of nicotine.

“The researchers studied the arecolidine content in various betel nut samples to understand its impact on human health.”

Synonyms

  • betel nut alkaloid
  • nicotinic alkaloid