phytin

noun

phy·​tin
ˈfītᵊn
: a calcium magnesium salt of phytic acid that occurs in plants as the main phosphorus storage reserve especially in seeds or tubers and is used as a source of inositol

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“Phytin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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