toxicarol

noun

tox·​ic·​a·​rol
täkˈsikəˌrȯl,
-rōl
plural -s
: a greenish yellow crystalline compound C23H22O7 obtained from the roots of a tropical herb (Tephrosia toxicaria), derris, and cube : hydroxy deguelin

Word History

Etymology

New Latin toxicaria, specific epithet of Tephrosia toxicaria (from toxic- + Latin -aria -ary) + English -ol

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“Toxicarol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toxicarol. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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