noun
- A toxic alkaloid compound found in areca nuts, used in some traditional medicines and as a research chemical.
Usage: chemistry; pharmacology; technical
Examples
- Arecoline is the primary psychoactive alkaloid in betel nuts.
- Researchers studied the effects of arecoline on cognitive function.
- The compound arecoline has been investigated for potential therapeutic applications.
- Arecoline content varies depending on the maturity of the areca nut.
- Traditional betel chewing delivers arecoline to the user's system.