mimosine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A toxic alkaloid, β-3-hydroxy-4 pyridone amino acid, found in Mimosa and related plants.

Word forms

mimosine

Etymology

From Mimosa + -ine.

Synonyms

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