Allicin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈælɪsən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allicin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.
Example Sentences
The "neck" is not soft and braidable, the cloves are big and fat, there's a round basal plate at the root, and the content of allicin (a healthful compound) is five times that of offshore garlic, Rowe boasts.
Word Forms
- allicins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alliin, allithiamine, allixin, cycloalliin, allyl, alliacol.
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