Amygdaline
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of amygdalin. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"It is known that emulsine and amygdaline are two innocent substances when they are administered by themselves, but that they develope hydrocyanic acid and become a violent poison when placed in contact."
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of almonds.
"From this it seems clear that if Ag. fabaceus has an amygdaline odour and taste it must be in a very modified degree, as the taste and odour of the plant, as it grows here, could escape no one."
- 1 related to or resembling an almond wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"It is known that emulsine and amygdaline are two innocent substances when they are administered by themselves, but that they develope hydrocyanic acid and become a violent poison when placed in contact."
Etymology
From amygdal- + -ine.
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