tropeine

/ˈtroʊpeɪn, ˈtroʊpeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of alkaloid, especially one derived from the tropane plant.

“The chemist isolated a tropane alkaloid from the plant’s leaves.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from the tropane plant or its alkaloids.

“The tropane alkaloids have been found to have medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • tropane

Antonyms

  • acid
  • base