alkaloidal

American  

[al-kuh-loid-l] / ˌæl kəˈlɔɪd l /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonalkaloidal adjective

Etymology

Origin of alkaloidal

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

Example Sentences

Ptomaines are chemical compounds of an alkaloidal nature formed in protein substances during putrefaction.

From The Dream Doctor by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

This causes imperfect bile secretion and an imperfect antidotal action to the various toxins of the body or to any alkaloidal drugs or poisons ingested.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Since the active alkaloidal and resinoidal principles of roots, barks and gums have been isolated and put in better and more convenient forms, there is no longer need of alcoholic tinctures and elixirs.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Allen, Martha Meir

Another class of bases of an alkaloidal nature, are termed ptomaines; these differ from the leucomaines, being produced by putrefactive or bacterial agency from dead flesh.

From The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition by Duncan, A. W.

Ha!" exclaimed Thorndyke, "this fellow was well up in alkaloidal poisons, it seems; and they appear to have gone about prepared for emergencies.

From The Mystery of 31 New Inn by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)