delphinine (Meaning)
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delphinine (n.)
A poisonous alkaloid extracted from the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria), as a colorless amorphous powder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of delphinine
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delphinine Sentence Examples
- The plant contained traces of delphinine, a potent alkaloid known for its toxic effects.
- Researchers studied the chemical composition of the plant to determine the presence of delphinine.
- Delphinine poisoning can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory distress.
- Due to its toxicity, handling plants containing delphinine requires caution and proper protective measures.
- The pharmacist warned against ingesting any part of the plant due to its delphinine content.
- Cases of delphinine poisoning are rare but can occur if individuals consume or handle the plant improperly.
- Scientists are investigating the potential medicinal properties of delphinine derivatives while mitigating their toxic effects.
- Farmers take precautions to prevent livestock from grazing on plants containing delphinine.
- The extraction process for delphinine involves careful purification to isolate the alkaloid from other plant compounds.
- Health authorities issue warnings about the dangers of accidental ingestion of plants containing delphinine.
FAQs About the word delphinine
A poisonous alkaloid extracted from the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria), as a colorless amorphous powder.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The plant contained traces of delphinine, a potent alkaloid known for its toxic effects.
Researchers studied the chemical composition of the plant to determine the presence of delphinine.
Delphinine poisoning can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory distress.
Due to its toxicity, handling plants containing delphinine requires caution and proper protective measures.
