glucosinolates

glu·co·sin·o·lates

(glū'kō-sin'ō-lātes), A group of secondary plant metabolites occurring in cruciferous plants, especially Brassica vegetables (such as cabbage); hydrolyzed into wide range of biologically active compounds, including isothiocyanates, which show anticarcinogenic activity.

glu·co·sin·o·lates

(glū'kō-sin'ō-lāts) A group of secondary plant metabolites occurring in cruciferous plants, especially Brassica vegetables (e.g., cabbage); hydrolyzed into wide range of biologically active compounds, including isothiocyanates, which show anticarcinogenic activity.