cephaline

/sɛfəliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of alkaloid, or a compound containing a nitrogen atom.

“The scientist was studying the properties of cepheline in the lab.”

2. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.

“The cepheline plants in the garden were thriving in the warm weather.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • nitrogenous compound

Antonyms

  • acid
  • base