ulexine

/juːˈlɛksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of moths in the family Erebidae.

“The moth expert identified the specimen as a member of the ulexine genus.”

2. noun

A chemical compound derived from certain plants of the genus Ulex.

“The researchers isolated ulexine from the plant and studied its properties.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • mimosine

Antonyms

  • acid
  • base