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sinapine

[ sin-uh-pahyn, -pin ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. an alkaloid extracted from various oilseeds, especially the seeds of brown mustard, rapeseed, and other cruciferous plants.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sinapine1

First recorded in 1830–40; from Latin sināp(i) “mustard” (from Greek sínāpi ) + -ine 2

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