chinotoxine

/tʃɪnəʊˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant toxin extracted from the Chinochea or Chinochea tinctoria plant.

“The researcher studied the properties of chinotoxine and its impact on the ecosystem.”

2. noun

A toxic compound found in certain plants, causing nausea and other symptoms.

“The hikers accidentally ingested a chinotoxine from the poisonous plant they picked.”

Synonyms

  • plant toxin
  • toxic compound

Antonyms

  • antitoxin
  • non-toxic substance