strychnol

/ˈstrɪknɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a highly toxic alkaloid found in the seeds of the nux vomica tree, used as a pesticide and in medicine for its stimulant properties.

“The farmer carefully handled the strychnine to avoid accidental poisoning.”

2. verb

to poison or kill (animals) with strychnine.

“The hunters strychnoled the rodents that infested their farm.”

Synonyms

  • pesticide
  • poison

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • cure