GERMINE ACETATES
\d͡ʒˈɜːmɪn ˈasɪtˌe͡ɪts], \dʒˈɜːmɪn ˈasɪtˌeɪts], \dʒ_ˈɜː_m_ɪ_n ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌeɪ_t_s]\
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Germine derivatives acetylated on any one or more of the hydroxy groups. These compounds are present in many polyester alkaloids which occur in Veratrum and Zygadenus species. They are used as antihypertensive agents, and in some cases, exhibit curare-like activity.
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