alkaloid
Meanings
Plural: alkaloids
Noun
- natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
- Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
Adj
- Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.
Origin / Etymology
From alkali + -oid. Compare French alcaloïde.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 13
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Words With Friends Score: 15
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