sinigrin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A glycosinolate glycoside found in many brassicas and related plants which is toxic in large quantities and responsible for the pungent bite of horseradish and hot mustard.

Word forms

sinigrin

Etymology

From the species name Sinapis nigra + -in.

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