brucine Meaning & Definition
/ˈbɹuːsiːn/
What Does Brucine Mean?
Brucine is used as a noun meaning An alkaloid related to strychnine, found in several plant species, notably Strychnos nux-vomica (nux vomica).
Quick Facts About Brucine
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɹuːsiːn/ |
| Plural | brucines |
Brucine Definition (Noun)
- An alkaloid related to strychnine, found in several plant species, notably Strychnos nux-vomica (nux vomica).
Synonyms of Brucine
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Brucine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
brucine (usually uncountable, plural brucines)
Words That Rhyme With Brucine
Origin of Brucine
Borrowed from French, from the taxonomic name Brucea + -ine, thus indirectly named after Scottish explorer James Bruce.