alkaloid
(noun)
/ˈælkəlɔɪd/
Giải nghĩa:
A type of natural chemical found in plants that affect the human body.
A type of natural chemical found in plants that affect the human body.
Ví dụ:
Nicotine, the addictive ingredient in tobacco, is an alkaloid.
Nicotine, the addictive ingredient in tobacco, is an alkaloid.
Cách sử dụng
Alkaloids are naturally occurring molecules found in plants and animals that have a specific chemical structure. They are usually bitter in taste and can have different effects on the body, such as pain relief or even being poisonous. Alkaloids are often used in medicines and drugs, such as caffeine in coffee or codeine in cough syrup. If you are studying biology, chemistry, or pharmacy, you may encounter this word.
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