When.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Alkaloid - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaloid

    In the acidic extraction, the raw plant material is processed by a weak acidic solution (e.g., acetic acid in water, ethanol, or methanol). A base is then added to convert alkaloids to basic forms that are extracted with organic solvent (if the extraction was performed with alcohol, it is removed first, and the remainder is dissolved in water).

  3. List of poisonous plants - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_poisonous_plants

    herb-paris. Melanthiaceae. Each plant only produces one blueberry-like berry, which is poisonous, as are other tissues of the plant. [ 140 ]Paris quadrifolia poisonings are rare, because the plant's solitary berry and its repulsive taste make it difficult to mistake it for a blueberry. Passiflora caerulea.

  4. Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene_glycol_poisoning

    Fomepizole, ethanol [2] Frequency. > 5,000 cases per year (US) [3] Ethylene glycol poisoning is poisoning caused by drinking ethylene glycol. [1] Early symptoms include intoxication, vomiting and abdominal pain. [1] Later symptoms may include a decreased level of consciousness, headache, and seizures. [1]

  5. A guide to some of NC’s most dangerous plants, from poison ...

    www.aol.com/guide-nc-most-dangerous-plants...

    Dangers: Poisonous if ingested and may be fatal. One could experience burning of lips and mouth, numbness of throat, intense vomiting and diarrhea, muscular weakness and spasms, weak pulse ...

  6. Bees and toxic chemicals - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bees_and_toxic_chemicals

    The introduction of certain chemical substances—such as ethanol or pesticides or defensive toxic biochemicals produced by plants—to a bee's environment can cause the bee to display abnormal or unusual behavior and disorientation. In sufficient quantities, such chemicals can poison and even kill the bee. The effects of alcohol on bees have ...

  7. You may have poison in your garden. Here are most fatal WA ...

    www.aol.com/news/may-poison-garden-most-fatal...

    If any symptoms start, WSDOT says to call 911 or poison control immediately at 1-800-222-1222. Poison hemlock can be identified by its small white flowers, fern-like leaves and stems with purple ...

  8. Environmental toxicants and fetal development - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_toxicants...

    Environmental toxicants and fetal development. Environmental toxicants and fetal development is the impact of different toxic substances from the environment on the development of the fetus. This article deals with potential adverse effects of environmental toxicants on the prenatal development of both the embryo or fetus, as well as pregnancy ...

  9. Baudoinia compniacensis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baudoinia_compniacensis

    Torula compniacensis Richon. 1881. Baudoinia compniacensis is a sac fungus which has been observed on a variety of substrates in the vicinity of distilleries, spirits maturation facilities, bonded warehouses, and bakeries. The fungus is a habitat colonist with a preference for airborne alcohol (e.g. the angels' share), earning it the nickname ...