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alkaloid

/ˈælkəlɔɪd/noun

उच्चारण ऐल्कलॉइड

ऐल्कलॉइड, उपक्षार

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noun
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    [C] technical

    any of a group of natural substances containing nitrogen, found especially in plants, that have strong effects on the body; caffeine, morphine and nicotine are alkaloids

    ऐल्कलॉइड, उपक्षार

    • Nicotine is an alkaloid found in tobacco leaves.
    • Some plant alkaloids are used as medicines.