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sinigrin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Etymology

From the species name Sinapis nigra + -in.