noun
- Plural of arecoline; alkaloid compounds found in areca nuts, used in research and formerly in some medicines.
Usage: technical; chemistry/pharmacology
Examples
- Arecolines are alkaloids extracted from areca palm nuts.
- The chemical structure of arecolines has been studied extensively in pharmaceutical research.
- Arecolines have been investigated for their potential effects on the nervous system.
- Traditional betel nut preparations contain arecolines and other bioactive compounds.