ricinine

noun

ric·​i·​nine

ˈrisᵊnˌēn,

-ᵊnə̇n

plural -s

: a crystalline compound C₈H₈N₂O₂ derived from pyridone and obtained from castor beans

Word History

Etymology

Latin ricinus castor-oil plant + English -ine

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