adlumidine

noun

ad·​lu·​mi·​dine

ad-ˈlü-mə-ˌdēn

plural -s

: an alkaloid C₁₉H_15–17NO₆ found in the climbing fumitory

Word History

Etymology

blend of adlumine and -id

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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