sanguinarine

English

Etymology

Sanguinaria (“genus of bloodroot”) +‎ -ine

Noun

sanguinarine (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A toxic benzylisoquinoline alkaloid found in the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and certain other plants.

Derived terms

dihydrosanguinarine

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