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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sinapine¹

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