Cathidine

/ˈkæθɪdiːn/ noun

Definition

An alkaloid compound found in khat leaves (Catha edulis), related to cathine and used as a stimulant.

Etymology

From khat (the plant name) combined with chemical suffix -idine. This is a specialized chemical/botanical term from 19th-20th century pharmacology.

Kelly Says

Cathidine and cathine are the stimulating compounds in khat leaves—they're chemically similar to amphetamines, which is why people chew khat for the same reasons coffee drinkers drink coffee!

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