cantharidin

/kænθəˈrɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a toxic crystalline compound, C5H4O3, extracted from the blister beetle, used as a poison and in medicine.

“The researcher was careful when handling cantharidin in the lab due to its highly toxic nature.”

Synonyms

  • blistering agent
  • poison

Antonyms

  • cure
  • medication