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solanine

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒləniːn/

Definition of solanine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a poisonous compound which is present in green potatoes and in related plants. It is a steroid glycoside of the saponin group.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from the genus name Solanum + -ine4

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