phytin

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Synonyms: phyton, phytic

Antonyms: phyton, phytic

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Noun

1. A calcium-magnesium salt of phytic acid found in plants, particularly in seeds and tubers, where it serves as the primary phosphorus storage reserve and acts as a source of inositol.

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