coniine
/ˈkoʊniːn/
noun
- A poisonous alkaloid found in hemlock, used historically in executions and sometimes in small doses as a medicine.
- The plant contains coniine, which can be deadly if ingested in large amounts.
- Scientists study coniine to understand how it affects the nervous system.
- Coniine is the toxic compound that made the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates drink hemlock.