ricinine
/ˈrʌɪsɪniːn/ /ˈrɪsɪniːn/Chemistry
noun
A mildly toxic alkaloid present in the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis.
- Systematic name: 3-cyano-4-methoxy-N-methyl-2-pyridone; C8H8O2N2..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From ricinus + -ine.
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