Relating to or derived from the datura plant, especially referring to its chemical compounds or psychoactive properties.
From 'datura' plus the adjective suffix '-ic' (meaning 'of or relating to'). Used in chemistry and pharmacology to describe alkaloid compounds found in these plants.
Scientists studying 'daturic alkaloids' helped develop modern drugs, but also revealed how dangerous uncontrolled doses are—the line between medicine and poison is literally just the dose!
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