Apoaconitine

/ˌæpoʊəˈkɒnɪtiːn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound derived from aconitine (a toxic alkaloid from wolfsbane plants); a degradation or derivative form of aconitine.

Etymology

From Greek 'apo-' (away from, separate) + 'aconitine' (alkaloid poison). Named for its chemical relationship to aconitine.

Kelly Says

Apoaconitine is one of several toxic alkaloid compounds in aconite plants, which ancient cultures both feared as poisons and used in tiny medicinal doses—a dangerous edge to dance on.

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