harmalin

/ˈhɑrməlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, specifically a diterpenoid alkaloid, found in the seeds of the plant Peganum harmala.

“The researchers studied the properties of harmalin in traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • harmala alkaloid
  • harmaline

Antonyms

  • benign compound
  • harmless substance