picrotoxin

pic·ro·tox·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pik-ruh-tok-sin]
- /ˌpɪk rəˈtɒk sɪn/
- /pˈɪkrəʊtˌɒksɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-ruh-tok-sin]
- /ˌpɪk rəˈtɒk sɪn/

Definitions of picrotoxin word

noun picrotoxin a white, crystalline, bitter, poisonous, central nervous system stimulant, C 3 0 H 3 4 O 1 3 , obtained from the seeds of Anamirta cocculus: used chiefly in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning. 1
noun picrotoxin a bitter poisonous crystalline compound formerly used as an antidote for barbiturate poisoning. Formula: C30H34O13 0
noun picrotoxin a white, bitter, poisonous, crystalline compound, C30H34O13, resembling strychnine in its properties: used as a stimulant in cases of barbiturate poisoning 0

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Origin of picrotoxin

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < Greek pikr(ós) bitter + -o- + toxin

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picrotoxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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