anatabine
|a-na-ta-bine|
C2
/ˌænəˈtæbiːn/
minor tobacco alkaloid
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'anatabine' originates from 'anabasine' and 'Nicotiana tabacum' (the scientific name for tobacco), reflecting its chemical relation and source.
Historical Evolution
'Anatabine' was coined in the late 19th century as chemists identified and named new alkaloids from tobacco plants, combining elements of related compound names.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the chemical compound isolated from tobacco, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a minor alkaloid found in plants of the nightshade family, especially tobacco, structurally related to nicotine and anabasine.
Anatabine is present in small amounts in tobacco leaves.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/31 05:51