muscarine

mus·ca·rine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhs-ker-in, -kuh-reen]
- /ˈmʌs kər ɪn, -kəˌrin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhs-ker-in, -kuh-reen]
- /ˈmʌs kər ɪn, -kəˌrin/

Definitions of muscarine word

noun muscarine a poisonous compound, C 8 H 1 9 NO 3 , found in certain mushrooms, especially fly agaric, and in decaying fish. 1
noun muscarine a poisonous alkaloid occurring in certain mushrooms. Formula: C9H21NO3 0
noun muscarine an extremely poisonous alkaloid, C9H21NO3, found in certain mushrooms, rotten fish, etc., that will seriously disrupt the neuromuscular system if consumed 0

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Origin of muscarine

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Latin muscār(ius) of flies (musc(a) fly + -ārius -ary) + -ine1

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Parts of speech for Muscarine

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muscarine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

muscarine usage trend in Literature

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