ergotoxine
A mixture of alkaloids identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compoundA mixture of alkaloids (ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine) identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compound.
/ɜːɡəˈtɒksiːn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A mixture of alkaloids (ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine) identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compound.
Origin
Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós)Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós)
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