juglone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An allelopathic aromatic compound found in the leaves, roots, husks, and bark of plants in the Juglandaceae family, particularly the black walnut, used as a colouring agent.

Word forms

juglone juglones

Etymology

Juglandaceae + -one

Derived words

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