teucrin

/ˈtjuːkrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A triterpene saponin found in the plant Agoseris aurantiaca, with various biological activities.

“The scientists studied the effects of teucrin on plant cell growth.”

Synonyms

  • saponin
  • triterpene

Antonyms

  • alkaloid
  • glycoside