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muscimol

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌskɪmɒl/
Definition of muscimol

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a narcotic and hallucinogenic compound found in the fly agaric and other fungi.
    • An alkaloid related to oxazole; chemical formula: C4H6N2O2

Origin:

1960s: from modern Latin muscaria (see muscarine) + im(ine) + -ol

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