Solanine Definition

sōlə-nēn, -nĭn
noun
A complex glycosidic alkaloid, C45H73NO15, found in potato sprouts and various plants of the nightshade family.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) A poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of the nightshade family.

Wiktionary

Origin of Solanine

  • French from Latin sōlānum nightshade from sōl sun sāwel- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Solanine Sentence Examples

  • However, eliminating solanine from the diet has been reported to bring relief to some arthritis sufferers in preliminary research.

  • Green potatoes should not be eaten as they contain the poisonous alkaloid solanine.

  • However, you should remove any eyes or green spots because these portions contain a naturally-occurring toxin called solanine that can cause irregular heartbeats, vomiting and diarrhea in your pet.

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