solanine

solanine Definition

so·la·nine (sō′lə nēn′, -nin)

noun

a complex glycosidic alkaloid, CHNO, found in potato sprouts and various plants of the nightshade family

Etymology: Fr < L solanum, nightshade (see solanum) + Fr -ine, -ine

solanine Usage Examples

Converse of object

eliminate: However, eliminating solanine from the diet has been reported to bring relief to some arthritis sufferers in preliminary research.

Noun used with modifier

alkaloid: Green potatoes should not be eaten as they contain the poisonous alkaloid solanine.

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