alkaloidal

[ al-kuh-loid-l ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or derived from alkaloids.

Other Words From

• nonal·ka·loidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alkaloidal¹

First recorded in 1875–80; alkaloid + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The symptoms are described in detail, being in general, similar to those of alkaloidal poisoning.

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Kennedy also obtained alkaloidal reactions, but failed to isolate the body giving these reactions.

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Do oats contain any special alkaloidal or stimulating principle?

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We may take piperidine and coniine as examples of the methods followed in alkaloidal synthesis; these are pyridine bases.

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Some of these substances are alkaloidal and are known as ferments or ptomains.

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