lactucol

/læk.tʃu.kɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A lactucarium, or a chemical found in some species of lettuce, which has a sedative effect.

“The researchers isolated lactucol from the plant and studied its effects on the nervous system.”

Synonyms

  • lactucarium
  • sedative

Antonyms

  • hallucinogen
  • stimulant