The term competitive environment refers to the number and types of companies against which a given business competes in its industry. Direct competitors are those that sell very similar goods and...
Strychnine was the first alkaloid to be identified in plants of the genus Strychnos, family Loganiaceae. Strychnos, named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, is a genus of trees and climbing shrubs of the Gentianales order.
Definition of strychnine for English Language Learners. : a poisonous substance that can be used in very small amounts as a medicine.