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strychnine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun strychnine has 1 sense
  1. strychnine - an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
    --1 is a kind of
    plant toxin, phytotoxin; alkaloid
    --1 is a substance of nux vomica

Definitions from the Web

Strychnine

Description:

Strychnine is a highly toxic and bitter alkaloid derived from the seeds of certain plants of the Strychnos genus. It is known for its powerful stimulant effects on the central nervous system.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A highly poisonous crystalline compound.
  2. A small crystalline or amorphous particle.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or derived from strychnine.

Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: The ingestion of a minuscule amount of strychnine can be fatal for humans.

Example Sentence: Be cautious when handling strychnine, as it poses a significant risk to your health.

Sense 2: Microscopic strychnine particles were detected in the victim's bloodstream.

Example Sentence: The forensic analysis revealed the presence of strychnine crystals in the evidence collected from the crime scene.

Adjective:

Sense 1: The strychnine compound showed potent neurotoxic effects.

Example Sentence: The researchers conducted experiments to examine the impact of strychnine toxicity on the nervous system.

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