Harmine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harmine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A fluorescent harmala alkaloid belonging to the carboline family of compounds, found in harmal and certain other plants.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A fluorescent harmala alkaloid belonging to the carboline family of compounds, found in harmal and certain other plants.
Example Sentences
Harmine is a drug that stimulates the brain and produces strange visual hallucinations[.]
Word Forms
- harmines
Synonyms for harmine
Depending on context, synonyms include banisterine, telepathine, yajeine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harmin, harmane, harmalin, harmaline, harmol, apoharmine.
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