glycoalkaloid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς (glŭkŭ́s)der. English glyco- English alkaloid English glycoalkaloid From glyco- + alkaloid.
Meanings
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Any of a class of alkaloid glycosides, most of which are poisonous.
“The potato’s skin is teeming with glycoalkaloids,” she continued, “toxins so indestructible, they can easily survive both cooking and frying.”
2022, Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry, Penguin (2023), page 316:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| glycoalkaloids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |