coniine

/kɒniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, coniine, which is a toxic alkaloid found in the seeds of the poison hemlock plant.

“The coniine found in the plant made it a highly toxic and deadly substance throughout history.”

Synonyms

  • coniine alkaloid
  • hemlock alkaloid

Antonyms

  • harmless alkaloid
  • non-toxic compound