solanine

noun

so·la·nine | \ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn,

-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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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

noun

so·la·nine

variants: or solanin \ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn,

-nən

\

Medical Definition of solanine

: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C₄₅H₇₂NO₁₅ from several plants (as some potatoes or tomatoes) of the family Solanaceae

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