Associations to the word «Strychnine»

Wiktionary

STRYCHNINE, noun. (organic compound) A very toxic, colourless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide

Dictionary definition

STRYCHNINE, noun. An alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant.

Wise words

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