alkaloidal

al·ka·loid

 (ăl′kə-loid′)

n.

Any of various organic compounds that are usually basic and contain at least one nitrogen atom in a heterocyclic ring, occurring chiefly in flowering plants. Many alkaloids, such as nicotine, quinine, cocaine, and morphine, are known for their poisonous or medicinal attributes.

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[alkal(i) + -oid.]

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al′ka·loi′dal (-loid′l) adj.

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alkaloidal

(ˌælkəˈlɔɪdəl)

adj

relating to alkaloids

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Adj.

1.

alkaloidal - pertaining to or consisting of alkaloids

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