solanine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of the nightshade family Solanaceae, including potato and tomato.

Word forms

solanine solanines

Etymology

From translingual Solanum + -ine.

Related words

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