noun
- Plural of coniine; toxic alkaloid compounds found in poison hemlock and related plants.
Usage: chemistry; botany; technical term
Examples
- Coniines are highly poisonous alkaloids present in hemlock plants.
- The coniines in poison hemlock can cause severe neurological damage if ingested.
- Researchers studied the chemical structure of coniines to understand their toxicity.
- Livestock must be kept away from pastures containing plants with coniines.