mascagnine

/ˌmæskɑːɡˈniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a compound found in various plants, especially in the genus Cnicus, having medicinal properties.

“The researcher studied the mascagnine properties in the Cnicus plant to develop new medicines.”

Synonyms

  • polyphenol
  • silymarin

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxin