narcissine (Meaning)
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narcissine (a.)
Of or pertaining to Narcissus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of narcissine
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narcissine Sentence Examples
- The narcissine alkaloids found in daffodils are toxic to humans and animals.
- Narcissine is a type of alkaloid that is present in various plants, including daffodils and narcissus.
- The crystalline substance narcissine has been found in the bulbs and flowers of daffodils.
- Narcissine has been used in traditional medicine to treat conditions such as headaches and asthma.
- The chemical structure of narcissine is similar to that of other alkaloids, such as scopolamine.
- Narcissus poeticus, commonly known as the poet's daffodil, contains high levels of narcissine.
- Ingestion of high doses of narcissine can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions.
- The narcissine content of daffodils varies depending on the cultivar and growing conditions.
- Commercial cultivation of daffodils involves minimizing the presence of narcissine through selective breeding.
- Chemical analysis can be used to determine the narcissine content of plant materials and extracts.
FAQs About the word narcissine
Of or pertaining to Narcissus.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The narcissine alkaloids found in daffodils are toxic to humans and animals.
Narcissine is a type of alkaloid that is present in various plants, including daffodils and narcissus.
The crystalline substance narcissine has been found in the bulbs and flowers of daffodils.
Narcissine has been used in traditional medicine to treat conditions such as headaches and asthma.
