solanin
/ˈsoʊlənɪn/
noun
- A toxic chemical compound found in plants of the nightshade family, especially in green potatoes, that can cause nausea and other symptoms if eaten in large amounts.
- Cooking reduces the amount of solanin in potatoes, but it does not remove it completely.
- Solanin is the plant's natural defense against insects and fungi.
- Eating green potatoes can be dangerous because they contain solanin.
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