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solanine

/səˈleɪniːn/ noun · British & US
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What does solanine mean?

noun

A toxic glycoalkaloid found in the Solanaceae family of plants, particularly in the leaves and fruits of the potato and related species.

Example

"The high levels of solanine in the potato leaves made them inedible."

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