ajoene

English

Etymology

Spanish ajo (“garlic”) +‎ -ene.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːhoʊ.iːn/

Noun

ajoene (countable and uncountable, plural ajoenes)

  1. (organic compounds) An unsaturated disulfide obtained from garlic, with antioxidant, antithrombotic, and antimicrobial properties.

Coordinate terms
  • (sulfur compounds from garlic): allicin
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