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lysergic acid
[ lahy-sur-jik, li- ]
/ laɪˈsɜr dʒɪk, lɪ- /
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noun Chemistry.
a crystalline solid, C16H16N2O2, obtained from ergot or synthesized: used in the synthesis of LSD.
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British Dictionary definitions for lysergic acid
lysergic acid
/ (lɪˈsɜːdʒɪk, laɪ-) /
noun
a crystalline compound with a polycyclic molecular structure: used in medical research. Formula C 16 H 16 N 2 O 2
Word Origin for lysergic acid
C20: from (hydro) lys (is) + erg (ot) + -ic
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Scientific definitions for lysergic acid
lysergic acid
[ lĭ-sûr′jĭk, lī- ]
A crystalline alkaloid that is a major constituent of ergot. It is used in medical research to induce hallucinations, delusions, and other symptoms of psychosis. The drug LSD is a derivative of lysergic acid. Chemical formula: C16H16N2O2.
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