solanine

so·la·nine | \ ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn

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, -nən \

variants: or less commonly solanin

Definition of solanine

: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C₄₅H₇₃NO₁₅ found in the parts (such as tubers and fruits) of several plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes) of the nightshade family

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Recent Examples on the Web These green elements contain solanine, a compound that's poisonous to pups when it's consumed in large amounts. — Jessica Mattern, Country Living, "Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?," 3 Oct. 2017

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“Solanine.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solanine. Accessed 15 December 2019.

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