berycine

/ˈbɛrɪsaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound found in the skin of certain fish, especially the berycid fish.

“The chef used berycine to add flavor to the grilled salmon.”

2. noun

A type of bile salt found in fish.

“The scientist studied the properties of berycine in marine life.”

Synonyms

  • berycid
  • bile salt

Antonyms

  • alkaloid