tremetol

/trɛˈmɛtɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic compound, specifically a type of tremorgenic mycotoxin produced by Claviceps purpurea, a fungus that grows on rye and other grains.

“The consumption of contaminated rye led to widespread tremetol poisoning in the village.”

Synonyms

  • mycotoxin
  • tremorgen

Antonyms

  • antitoxin