Taxine \Tax"ine\, n. [L. taxus a yew.]
(Chem.)
A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the
leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata).
Called also taxia. The usual preparation is a mixture of
compounds. Taxine A has the chemical formula: C35H47NO10.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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