alkaloidal
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We may take piperidine and coniine as examples of the methods followed in alkaloidal synthesis; these are pyridine bases.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887 by Various
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)
A. muscaria contains an alkaloidal substance which has a characteristic effect upon the nerve centers and to which the name muscarin and the provisional chemical formula C5H15NO3 has been given.
From Food Poisoning by Jordan, Edwin Oakes
Do oats contain any special alkaloidal or stimulating principle?
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry
Ptomaines are chemical compounds of an alkaloidal nature formed in protein substances during putrefaction.
From The Dream Doctor by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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