alkaloid

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Etymology

From alkali + -oid.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/

Noun

alkaloid (plural alkaloids)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

Related terms

• alkaloidal
• alkaloidiferous

Translations

• French: alcaloïde
• German: Alkaloid
• Italian: alcaloide
• Portuguese: alcaloide
• Russian: алкало́ид
• Spanish: alcaloide

Adjective

alkaloid

1. Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.

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