"sinigrin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the species name Sinapis nigra + -in. Etymology templates: {{taxlink|Sinapis nigra|species}} Sinapis nigra, {{suffix|en||in}} + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sinigrin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, biochemistry) 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. Wikipedia link: sinigrin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry, Organic compounds Related terms: sinalbin
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