Glucosin

/ˈɡluːkoʊsɪn/ noun

Definition

A glucosinolate or compound related to glucosine; a type of plant defensive compound containing glucose and sulfur.

Etymology

From glucose + -osin, related to glucosinolate chemistry. Emerges from plant biochemistry and organic chemistry terminology.

Kelly Says

Glucosins are nature's security system in plants like cabbage and broccoli—they're pungent sulfur compounds that protect plants from bugs, and interestingly, they may help protect you from cancer.

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