rhizine

/ˈrɪzɪn/ RIZ-in

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound or an alkaloid obtained from rhizomes, especially a toxic one.

“The researcher studied the rhizine in the plant’s rhizome, which was found to have medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • catalyst