gelseminic

/ɡɛlsɪˈmɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or derived from Gelsemium, a genus of flowering plants.

“The gelseminic alkaloids were found to have potential therapeutic applications.”

2. noun

A compound or substance derived from Gelsemium.

“Researchers isolated a gelseminic compound with promising antiviral properties.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • gelsemium

Antonyms

  • aculeolic
  • toxic