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Conine, or Conia
An alkaloid extract of hemlock, in the form of a volatile, oily liquid. It evolves an odor of hemlock on being moistened with a solution of potassa.
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An alkaloid extract of hemlock, in the form of a volatile, oily liquid. It evolves an odor of hemlock on being moistened with a solution of potassa.