Glycoalkaloid
Translation of "glycoalkaloid" into Russian
glycoalkaloid
NounUK
/ˌɡlaɪ.kəʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
US
/ˌɡlaɪ.koʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
glycoalkaloid
glycoalkaloids pl
Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in some plants.
Гликоалкалоиды - это природные соединения, которые содержатся в некоторых растениях.
Definitions
glycoalkaloid
NounUK
/ˌɡlaɪ.kəʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
US
/ˌɡlaɪ.koʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
A naturally occurring chemical compound found in plants, particularly in the Solanaceae family, which includes potatoes and tomatoes, that can be toxic to humans and animals if consumed in large quantities.
The green parts of potatoes contain glycoalkaloids, which can be harmful if ingested.
The collective content of glycoalkaloid compounds present in a plant, food product, or sample.
Breeders aim to lower glycoalkaloid in commercial potato varieties.
glycoalkaloid
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɡlaɪ.kəʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
US
/ˌɡlaɪ.koʊˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/
Relating to or containing glycoalkaloid compounds.
The team investigated glycoalkaloid toxicity in nightshade vegetables.