genin

American  

[jen-in] / ˈdʒɛn ɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. aglycon.

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Etymology

Origin of genin

First recorded in 1910–15; extracted from the names of aglycons, such as sapogenin, saligenin, etc.

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Tasting Table ranked it at the top of its list of best chocolate, outperforming more expensive and gourmet names like Scharffen Berger and Jacques Genin.

From Salon

Climate change has also played a role, according to Fabrice Genin, president of the Association of Mustard Seed Producers of Burgundy, who says milder winters have been more favorable to insects.

From Washington Post

Civale was examined this week by Drs. Thomas Graham and Jason Genin.

From Seattle Times

“The fish were absolutely fresh … their gills were still red,” said the lead author, Amatzia Genin of the Interuniversity Institute of Marine Sciences in Eilat.

From The Guardian

“It was not marine heat waves because the water temperature was not exceptionally high,” Genin said.

From The Guardian