Chem. [f. CON(INE) + HYDR(ATE) + -INE: see quot. 1863–72.] An alkaloid existing, together with conine, in the flowers and ripe seeds of Conium maculatum, and crystallizing in iridescent laminæ; also named Conhydria.
1863–72. Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 1. Conhydrine C8H17NO . H2O … this alkaloid has the composition of a hydrate of conine C8H15N . H2O.
1876. Harley, Mat. Med., 587. Conhydria is strongly alkaline, and may be sublimed in colourless prisms.
