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muscarine

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌskəriːn, -ɪn/
Definition of muscarine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a poisonous compound present in certain fungi, including the fly agaric.
    • An alkaloid; chemical formula: C9H21NO3

Origin:

late 19th century: based on Latin musca 'fly'

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