alkaloidal

[ al-kuh-loid-l ]

/ ˌæl kəˈlɔɪd l /

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adjective

of, relating to, or derived from alkaloids.

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Origin of alkaloidal

First recorded in 1875–80; alkaloid + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM alkaloidal

non·al·ka·loi·dal, adjective

Words nearby alkaloidal

alkali reserve, alkali rock, alkali soil, alkalize, alkaloid, alkaloidal, alkalosis, alkaluria, alkane, alkane series, alkanet

How to use alkaloidal in a sentence

The symptoms are described in detail, being in general, similar to those of alkaloidal poisoning.
Some Constituents of the Poison Ivy Plant: (Rhus Toxicodendron)|William Anderson Syme
Kennedy also obtained alkaloidal reactions, but failed to isolate the body giving these reactions.
Barium, A Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease|Albert Cornelius Crawford
Do oats contain any special alkaloidal or stimulating principle?
Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value|Harry Snyder
We may take piperidine and coniine as examples of the methods followed in alkaloidal synthesis; these are pyridine bases.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887|Various

Some of these substances are alkaloidal and are known as ferments or ptomains.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern