English word alkaloid comes from English alkali, English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| alkali | English (eng) | (Western United States) Soluble mineral matter, other than common salt, contained in soils of natural waters.. (chemistry) One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing peculiarities are solubility in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to [...] |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| alkaloid | English (eng) | Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali. (organic chemistry) Any of many organic heterocyclic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties. |