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Strychnin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • strychnine noun A highly poisonous, bitter crystalline compound extracted from certain plant seeds, historically used to kill rodents.

Senses

Strychnin is used for these senses in English:

  • strychnine (organic compound) A very toxic, colorless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide.
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