adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from lysergic acid, a chemical compound found in ergot fungus and used in pharmaceutical and research contexts
Usage: technical; chemistry/pharmacology
Examples
- Lysergic acid is a precursor to several important pharmaceutical compounds.
- The researcher studied the lysergic properties of the ergot alkaloid.
- Lysergic acid derivatives have been investigated for their potential medical applications.
- The laboratory conducted experiments with lysergic compounds under strict safety protocols.