urushinic

/ˌʊruːʃiˈoʊlɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of acid found in the sap of the poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants.

“The urushiolinic acid in the plant caused a severe allergic reaction in the hiker.”

Synonyms

  • toxic acid
  • urushiol

Antonyms

  • benign substance