veratridine
[ vuh-ra-tri-deen, -din ]
/ vəˈræ trɪˌdin, -dɪn /
noun Chemistry.
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British Dictionary definitions for veratridine
veratridine
/ (vɪˈrætrɪˌdiːn) /
noun
a yellowish-white amorphous alkaloid obtained from the seeds of sabadilla. Formula: C 36 H 51 NO 11
Word Origin for veratridine
C20: from veratr (ine) + -id ³ + -ine ²
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