prunasin

/ˈpruːnəsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycoside found in stone fruits, particularly in the pits of plums and peaches, that can be converted into amygdalin

“The prunasin in the plum pits was identified as a potential source of cyanide, a toxic compound.”

Synonyms

  • amygdalin
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • sweetener