[mass noun](Chemistry)a volatile poisonous compound found in hemlock and other plants. It affects the motor nerves, causing paralysis and asphyxia (化)毒芹碱
An alkaloid, 2-propylpiperidine; chem. formula: C8H17N 一种生物碱,2丙基欧毒芹碱,2丙基胡椒毒碱;化学分子式:C8H17N
语源
mid 19th cent.: from Latin conium (from Greek kōneion 'hemlock') + -ine