Alliin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alliin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A sulfoxide derived from cysteine, primarily responsible for the aroma of freshly chopped garlic.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A sulfoxide derived from cysteine, primarily responsible for the aroma of freshly chopped garlic.
Word Forms
- alliins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allicin, ajoene, allixin, cycloalliin, glucoalyssin, sulfocysteine.
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