1. Plural of mescalin; psychoactive alkaloid compounds found in certain cacti, particularly peyote and San Pedro, known for producing hallucinogenic effects.
Usage: chemistry/pharmacology term; often used in scientific or medical contexts; controlled substance in many jurisdictions

Examples

• Researchers studied the chemical structure of mescalins in laboratory conditions.
• The mescalins found in peyote cacti have been used in traditional ceremonies for centuries.
• Pharmacologists analyze how mescalins interact with serotonin receptors in the brain.
• The concentration of mescalins varies significantly between different cactus species.
• Scientists isolated multiple mescalins from plant samples for further analysis.