Amygdaline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amygdaline is a noun meaning Resembling or characteristic of almonds.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of almonds.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of amygdalin.
Example Sentences
This insoluble residue, even when completely washed with distilled water so as to remove all soluble matter, still furnishes the characteristic reaction of emulsine with amygdaline.
From this it seems clear that if Ag. fabaceus has an amygdaline odour and taste it must be in a very modified degree, as the taste and odour of the plant, as it grows here, could escape no one.
It is known that emulsine and amygdaline are two innocent substances when they are administered by themselves, but that they develope hydrocyanic acid and become a violent poison when placed in contact.
Not finding any key to this enigma, he (as is hat too frequently done) ascribed the formation of amygdaline, or the transformation of its elements into hydrocyanic acid and oil of bitter almonds, to the co-operation of an intangible and invisible something, which, from its nature, must be beyond the reach of our understanding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include almondlike, almond, almondy, almond-eyed, walnutty, nutty.
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