coregonine

/kɔːrɪˈɡoʊnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of diterpenoid alkaloid, especially found in the coregonid fish of the genus Coregonus, such as lake whitefish.

“Researchers studied the coregonine found in lake whitefish to understand its effects on the ecosystem.”

2. verb

To extract or obtain coregonine from a coregonid fish.

“Fishermen learned how to coregonine lake whitefish for medicinal purposes.”

Synonyms

  • coregonid extract
  • diterpenoid alkaloid

Antonyms

  • extract without coregonid origin
  • non-coregonid alkaloid