Definition

A toxic white crystal substance that comes from certain seeds and is used to make alcohol undrinkable.

Example

Brucine is often used in laboratories for its chemical properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of brucine?

Yeah, isn't it that toxic substance found in nux vomica?

Exactly! It's interesting how it's related to strychnine too.

I know, right? It's wild how some plants can be so dangerous.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brucine is derived from the name 'Brucine' which is named after the genus 'Brucia', a plant from which it is extracted. The name 'Brucia' itself comes from the Latin 'brucus', meaning 'heath' or 'broom', referring to the type of plant. Thus, brucine is associated with the plant from which it is derived.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Brucia' as the plant that gives us brucine, connecting the name to its source.

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