Meaning Of The Word Muscarine

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What's The Definition Of Muscarine?

muscarine in American English
an extremely poisonous alkaloid, C9H21NO3, found in certain mushrooms, rotten fish, etc., that will seriously disrupt the neuromuscular system if consumed
noun: a poisonous compound, C8H19NO3, found in certain mushrooms, esp. fly agaric, and in decaying fish

muscarine in British English
noun: a poisonous alkaloid occurring in certain mushrooms. Formula: C9 H21NO3

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