telepathine
The active chemical constituent of Banisteriopsis caapi, a key plant ingredient in the…The active chemical constituent of Banisteriopsis caapi, a key plant ingredient in the preparation of ayahuasca, later found to be the same chemical as harmine.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The active chemical constituent of Banisteriopsis caapi, a key plant ingredient in the preparation of ayahuasca, later found to be the same chemical as harmine.
Origin
From telepath + -ine; ayahuasca was said to facilitate telepathic communication among tribFrom telepath + -ine; ayahuasca was said to facilitate telepathic communication among tribal members.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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