alliin

noun

al·​li·​in ˈal-ē-ən How to pronounce alliin (audio)
: a crystalline amino acid C6H11NO3S occurring in garlic oil

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“Alliin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alliin. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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