alkaloid

English

/ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/

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

Etymology

Affix from English alkali.

Origin

English

alkali

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