columbamine

English

Etymology

From columbo (“a plant of Mozambique from which it was identified (Jateorhiza palmata)”) +‎ -amine.

Noun

columbamine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Argemone mexicana, (Mexican poppy).

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