ricinine

/rɪˈsɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic alkaloid found in the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant.

“The researchers isolated ricinine from the plant’s seeds and studied its properties.”

2. verb

To extract or isolate ricinine from the Ricinus communis plant.

“The chemist ricinined the plant’s seeds to obtain the alkaloid.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • cure