mimosine

English

Etymology

Mimosa + -ine

Noun

mimosine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A toxic alkaloid, β-3-hydroxy-4 pyridone amino acid, found in Mimosa and related plants.

Synonyms

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