tryptamine

/ˈtrɪptəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A class of monoamine alkaloids, typically found in plants and animals, that have psychoactive properties.

“The researchers discovered that certain tryptamines in the plant had a profound effect on the user’s mood.”

Synonyms

  • indole alkaloid
  • monoamine alkaloid

Antonyms

  • inert substance
  • nonpsychoactive compound