veratridine

noun

ve·rat·ri·dine və-ˈra-trə-ˌdēn

: a poisonous alkaloid C₃₆H₅₁NO₁₁ occurring especially in sabadilla seed

Word History

Etymology

veratr(ine) + -idine

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veratridine was in 1907

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“Veratridine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veratridine. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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veratridine

noun

ve·rat·ri·dine və-ˈra-trə-ˌdēn

: a poisonous amorphous alkaloid C₃₆H₅₁NO₁₁ occurring especially in sabadilla seeds

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