strychnina

/strɪkˈniːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A poisonous alkaloid found in the seeds of the Strychnos tree, used as a rat poison and in the past as a medicinal agent.

“The toxicologist warned that even small amounts of strychnina could be fatal if ingested.”

Synonyms

  • strychnine

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • medicine