gossypol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɡɒs.ɪ.pɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ɡɑs.ɪˌpɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin gossypium (“cotton”) + English -ol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of a class of toxic polyphenols found in the seeds of the cotton plant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gossypols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |