alstonidine
|al-sto-ni-dine|
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/ˈæl.stə.nɪˌdiːn/
alkaloid compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alstonidine' originates from the genus name 'Alstonia', named after Charles Alston, a Scottish botanist, combined with the suffix '-idine' used in chemical nomenclature for alkaloids.
Historical Evolution
'Alstonia' was named in honor of Charles Alston, and the suffix '-idine' was added to denote its chemical nature as an alkaloid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific compound found in Alstonia plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of alkaloid found in certain plant species, particularly in the Alstonia genus.
Alstonidine is extracted from the bark of Alstonia trees.
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