patulin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Translingual patulum + English -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A mycotoxin, 2-hydroxy-3,7-dioxabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5,9-dien-8-one, produced by fungi associated with rotting fruit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| patulins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |