sparteine

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Definition of sparteine in English English dictionary

A toxic tetracyclic alkaloid obtained from both the broom and lupin plants

{i} alkaloid used in medicine

A narcotic alkaloid extracted from the tops of the common broom (Cytisus scoparius, formerly Spartium scoparium), as a colorless oily liquid of aniline-like odor and very bitter taste

Hyphenation

spar·te·ine