Glycoalkaloid

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of alkaloid glycosides, most of which are poisonous.

    "“The potato’s skin is teeming with glycoalkaloids,” she continued, “toxins so indestructible, they can easily survive both cooking and frying.”"

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"“The potato’s skin is teeming with glycoalkaloids,” she continued, “toxins so indestructible, they can easily survive both cooking and frying.”"

Etymology

From glyco- + alkaloid.

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