aconine
|a-co-nine|
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/ˈækəˌniːn/
chemical derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aconine' originates from the word 'aconitine', which is derived from the genus name 'Aconitum', where 'aconit-' refers to the plant genus known for its toxic properties.
Historical Evolution
'aconitine' transformed into the chemical term 'aconine' as it refers to a derivative of the original compound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the toxic compound found in plants, but over time it evolved to specifically denote a derivative of aconitine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aconine is a chemical compound derived from aconitine, an alkaloid found in certain plants of the genus Aconitum.
Aconine is studied for its potential medicinal properties.
Last updated: 2025/04/24 21:36