gossypol
/ˈɡɑsɪpɔl/
noun
- A toxic compound found in cotton plants, used as a pesticide and studied for medical uses.
- Gossypol is extracted from cotton seeds and can be harmful to animals if eaten in large amounts.
- Farmers must be careful with cotton waste because it contains gossypol, which is poisonous to pigs.
- Researchers are studying gossypol for its potential to treat certain types of cancer.