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单词 amygdalin
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Definition of amygdalin in English:

amygdalin

nounəˈmɪɡd(ə)lɪnəˈmɪɡdələn
mass nounChemistry
  • A bitter crystalline compound found in bitter almonds and the stones of peaches, apricots, and other fruit.

    〔化〕苦杏仁苷

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This herb contains amygdalin which hydrolizes into benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid.
    • A journalist rounded on him, asking: ‘Do you stick by your belief that amygdalin stops the spread of cancer?’
    • Moreover, when unripe, they contain amygdalin, which is also present in bitter almonds, and are toxic.
    • Taken orally or as an injection, laetrile is a purified form of amygdalin, a chemical found in lima beans, raw nuts and the pits of many fruits.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin amygdala 'almond' + -in1.

Definition of amygdalin in US English:

amygdalin

nounəˈmiɡdələnəˈmɪɡdələn
Chemistry
  • A bitter crystalline compound found in bitter almonds and the stones of peaches, apricots, and other fruit.

    〔化〕苦杏仁苷

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This herb contains amygdalin which hydrolizes into benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid.
    • A journalist rounded on him, asking: ‘Do you stick by your belief that amygdalin stops the spread of cancer?’
    • Taken orally or as an injection, laetrile is a purified form of amygdalin, a chemical found in lima beans, raw nuts and the pits of many fruits.
    • Moreover, when unripe, they contain amygdalin, which is also present in bitter almonds, and are toxic.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin amygdala ‘almond’ + -in.

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