1. Plural of lobeline; alkaloid compounds found in plants of the genus Lobelia, used historically in smoking-cessation products and studied for potential pharmaceutical applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry/pharmacology

Examples

• Lobelines are alkaloids extracted from Lobelia plants.
• Researchers have studied lobelines for their potential effects on nicotine addiction.
• The chemical structure of lobelines resembles that of nicotine.
• Lobelines were once used in over-the-counter smoking cessation aids.
• Scientists continue to investigate the pharmacological properties of lobelines.