glucosinolate

American  

[gloo-koh-sin-uh-leyt] / ˌglu koʊˈsɪn əˌleɪt /

noun

1. a sulfuric compound found in many pungent plants of the mustard family: the glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and cabbage, are regarded as beneficial in promoting antioxidation and in regulating inflammation, stress, and metabolism.

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Etymology

Origin of glucosinolate

First recorded in 1960–65; gluco- ( def. ) + sin-, from New Latin Sin(apis alba), the taxonomic name of white mustard + -ol(e) + -ate; see -ole ² ( def. ), -ate ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rather, they measured glucosinolate concentrations in the mustard seeds to observe different flavor chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024