SINIGRIN
\sˈɪnɪɡɹˌɪn], \sˈɪnɪɡɹˌɪn], \s_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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A glucoside found in the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra, formerly Sinapis nigra) It resembles sinalbin, and consists of a potassium salt of myronic acid.
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