opianyl

/oʊpiˈænɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chemical compound, specifically a group of organic compounds that are related to the opianic acid group.

“The researcher studied the properties of opanyl compounds in the lab.”

2. noun

A type of opium alkaloid, derived from the opium poppy plant.

“Opianyl is a naturally occurring substance found in the opium poppy plant.”

Synonyms

  • opium alkaloid

Antonyms

  • narcotic antagonist