alkaloid

Etymology

From alkali + -oid. Compare French alcaloïde.

noun

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

adj

  1. Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.

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