solanine

noun

so·la·nine ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn

-nən

variants or less commonly solanin

: 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

Examples of solanine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In high doses, solanine can cause can cause headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, lower body temperature, and slow pulse. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021 The green is actually harmless chlorophyll — the presence of which indicates a toxin called solanine. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021 In extreme cases, solanine poisoning has led to paralysis of the central nervous system, convulsions, and death. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021 Tomatoes, members of the nightshade family, contain a toxin called solanine, which exists in higher concentrations in unripe tomatoes, as well as the stems and leaves. —

Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. —

Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 Nightshades contain a toxin called solanine, says sciencedirect.com. —

Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 Potatoes that have been exposed to light will begin to produce chlorophyll (green, harmless) as well as solanine. —

Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2021 The public would see arsenic, solanine, cyanide, and become terrified of fruit. —

Kate Lebo, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 See More

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