Definition

A harmful chemical compound found in betel nuts that affects the nervous system and is used in veterinary medicine to treat parasites.

Example

Arecoline is often used in veterinary medicine to help eliminate worms in animals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of arecoline?

Yeah, I think it's something found in betel nuts, right?

Exactly! It's used in veterinary medicine too.

That's interesting; I didn't know it had such a wide use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arecoline is derived from 'areca' (from the Malay word 'areca', referring to the areca nut palm) and '-ine' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote substances). The word refers to a specific alkaloid found in the areca nut.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'areca' nut, which is where arecoline comes from, and remember that it is a substance related to that nut.

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