vicine
An alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the vetch, as well as other species of ViciaAn alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the vetch (Vicia sativa), as well as other species of Vicia. It is a white crystalline substance.
/ˈvɪsɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the vetch (Vicia sativa), as well as other species of Vicia. It is a white crystalline substance.
Origin
From translingual Vicia + -ine.From translingual Vicia + -ine.
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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