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Definition of solanine in English: solaninenoun ˈsɒləniːnˈsoʊlənin mass nounChemistry A poisonous compound which is present in green potatoes and in related plants. It is a steroid glycoside of the saponin group. 〔化〕茄碱 Example sentencesExamples - The ripe potato contains traces of solanine but its flowers, green leaves and sprouts contain higher levels of this toxin and are very poisonous.
- The fat-soluble neurotoxins solanine and chaconine are present in potatoes and can be detected in the bloodstream of all potato eaters.
- Cereals grow in full sunlight, but the potato grows in the cold, dark soil as a swollen stem, usually striving for the sunlight, where it develops the poisonous substance solanine.
- White potatoes contain solanine, which has been shown to cause a very toxic effect in susceptible people, contributing to arthritis, calcium depletion, and stiff joints, as well as painful wrists, ankles, and knees.
- For example, potatoes contain solanine, mushrooms have strychnine, apples and apricots have cyanide.
OriginMid 19th century: from French, from the genus name Solanum + -ine4. Definition of solanine in US English: solaninenounˈsoʊləninˈsōlənēn Chemistry A poisonous compound which is present in green potatoes and in related plants. It is a steroid glycoside of the saponin group. 〔化〕茄碱 Example sentencesExamples - Cereals grow in full sunlight, but the potato grows in the cold, dark soil as a swollen stem, usually striving for the sunlight, where it develops the poisonous substance solanine.
- For example, potatoes contain solanine, mushrooms have strychnine, apples and apricots have cyanide.
- The ripe potato contains traces of solanine but its flowers, green leaves and sprouts contain higher levels of this toxin and are very poisonous.
- White potatoes contain solanine, which has been shown to cause a very toxic effect in susceptible people, contributing to arthritis, calcium depletion, and stiff joints, as well as painful wrists, ankles, and knees.
- The fat-soluble neurotoxins solanine and chaconine are present in potatoes and can be detected in the bloodstream of all potato eaters.
OriginMid 19th century: from French, from the genus name Solanum + -ine. |