tetanine

/tɛtəniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical compound found in the venom of the Sydney funnel-web spider, which is highly toxic to humans.

“The scientist studied the properties of tetanine in the venom of the spider to develop an antidote.”

Synonyms

  • toxin
  • venom

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • remedy