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strychnine

/ˈstrɪk.niːn/

翻译: 一种从马钱子等植物中提取的天然生物碱毒素,曾被用作兴奋剂。

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/ˈstrɪk.niːn/C2formalmedical
  • zh一种从马钱子等植物中提取的天然生物碱毒素,曾被用作兴奋剂。

An alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica, formerly used as a stimulant.

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  1. Alkaloid plant toxinC2formalmedical

    A highly toxic alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the nux vomica tree, historically used in small doses as a stimulant.

    zh生物碱植物毒素

    • Strychnine poisoning causes severe muscle spasms and respiratory failure.
    • In the 19th century, strychnine was sometimes used as a performance-enhancing stimulant.
    • The detective found traces of strychnine in the victim's tea.
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