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alkaloidal

alkaloidal

9.8
Containing natural plant chemicals that have a strong effect on the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌæl.kəˈlɔɪ.dəl/
  • Specialized
: alcaloide
  • The alkaloidal compounds in the plant have medicinal properties.

Examples

  • Several alkaloidal compounds are used in the treatment of various diseases.

  • Are there any alkaloidal substances in this herb?

  • Her research focused on the alkaloidal properties of medicinal herbs.

  • The scientist studied the alkaloidal content of the new plant species.

  • Several alkaloidal compounds are used in the treatment of various diseases.

  • Her research focused on the alkaloidal properties of medicinal herbs.

  • The scientist studied the alkaloidal content of the new plant species.

Surface Forms

alkaloidal positive

Morphology

alkaloidal = alkaloid (transparent) = alkaloid + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'alkaloid' with the suffix '-al', so the meaning is straightforward.

Etymology

The word alkaloidal comes from alkaloid, which was made from alkali, an old Arabic word for 'ashes', and the ending -oid meaning 'like'. So, because alkaloids are plant chemicals that are 'alkali-like', alkaloidal means 'relating to or containing alkaloids'.