veratroyl

/vəˈrætriːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A poisonous alkaloid derived from the aconitum genus of plants, such as Aconitum uncinatum or Aconitum septentrionale.

“The hikers unknowingly ingested aconitum veratroyl while collecting plant specimens, and they all fell severely ill.”

Synonyms

  • aconitine
  • veratrum

Antonyms

  • harmless substance
  • non-toxic compound