glycosinolate

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Synonyms: glucosinolate

Antonyms: glucosinolate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} Any of a family of [[toxic]] [[nitrogen]]-containing [[sugar]] [[sulfate]]s found in all [[brassica]]s and many related plants. In the presence of [[myrosinase]]s, they produce the [[isothiocyanate]]s responsible for the pungent bite in the flavor of these plants.

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