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单词 solanine
释义

solanine

noun

so·​la·​nine ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn How to pronounce solanine (audio)
-nən
variants or less commonly solanin
: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C45H73NO15 found in the parts (such as tubers and fruits) of several plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes) of the nightshade family

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Tomatoes, members of the nightshade family, contain a toxin called solanine, which exists in higher concentrations in unripe tomatoes, as well as the stems and leaves. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 Nightshades contain a toxin called solanine, says sciencedirect.com. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 Potatoes that have been exposed to light will begin to produce chlorophyll (green, harmless) as well as solanine. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2021 The public would see arsenic, solanine, cyanide, and become terrified of fruit. Kate Lebo, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 The horse nettle fruits and most other parts of the plant are poisonous to varying degrees from the toxic alkaloid solanine. Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019 These green elements contain solanine, a compound that's poisonous to pups when it's consumed in large amounts. Jessica Mattern, Country Living, 3 Oct. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

French solanine, from Latin solanum

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

solanine

noun

so·​la·​nine
variants or solanin
ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn How to pronounce solanine (audio) -nən How to pronounce solanine (audio)
: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C45H72NO15 from several plants (as some potatoes or tomatoes) of the family Solanaceae
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