mimosine

noun

mi·​mo·​sine
mə̇ˈmōˌsēn,
mīˈ-,
-ōsə̇n
plural -s
: a crystalline amino acid C5H3NO(OH)CH2CH(NH2)COOH that is a derivative of alanine and a hydroxy pyridone and is found especially in the common sensitive plant and the lead tree

Word History

Etymology

German mimosin, from New Latin Mimosa + German -in -ine

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“Mimosine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosine. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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