Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in cruciferous plants, responsible for their mustard oil flavor and pungency.

“The chemist isolated the sinalbin from the mustard plant and studied its properties.”

2. chemistry

A glucosinolate found in the seeds of plants in the Brassica genus, including mustard, cabbage, and broccoli.

“Sinalbin is a type of glucosinolate that contributes to the flavor of many cruciferous vegetables.”