식물체 내에 함유되어 있으며 질소를 포함하는 염기성 유기 화합물의 총칭으로, 니코틴이나 모르핀처럼 생리 작용이 강한 물질을 이룸.
Any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases, typically of plant origin, that have potent physiological effects on humans and animals.
예문:
"The plant's defense mechanism involves producing a toxic alkaloid to deter herbivores."
"Caffeine is perhaps the most widely consumed alkaloid in the world."
"Many alkaloids extracted from plants are used in modern medicine as powerful painkillers."
알칼로이드의 성질을 가진 또는 알칼로이드와 관련된.
Relating to, containing, or having the characteristics of an alkaloid or alkali.
예문:
"The alkaloid reaction was observed when the specific reagent was added to the solution."
"Scientists studied the alkaloid structure of the compound to understand its toxicity."