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sinigrin.

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.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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noun
  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.

    uncountable
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From the species name Sinapis nigra + -in.

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