plumbagin

/plʌmbəɡɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellow crystalline or amorphous alkaloid, C10H10O3, found in the roots of Plumbago and other plants, used as a local anesthetic.

“The doctor applied plumbagin to the patient’s wound to minimize the pain and promote healing.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • anesthetic

Antonyms

  • irritant
  • pain-inducer