ajoene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑːhoʊ.iːn/
Etymology
From Spanish ajo (“garlic”) + -ene.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An unsaturated disulfide obtained from garlic, with antioxidant, antithrombotic, and antimicrobial properties.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ajoenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
allicin (sulfur compounds from garlic)