ligustrin (Meaning)
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ligustrin (n.)
A bitter principle found in the bark of the privet (Ligustrum vulgare), and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a warm, bitter taste; -- called also ligustron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ligustrin
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ligustrin Sentence Examples
- The ligustrin component of privet hedges exudes a distinctive and unpleasant odor.
- Extracts from ligustrin display antimalarial activity.
- Researchers are studying the potential of ligustrin as a natural insecticide.
- Ligustrin is a neurotoxin found in the leaves of certain plants, including privet.
- The presence of ligustrin in forage can cause digestive issues in livestock.
- Traditional medicine practitioners have used ligustrin-containing plants for centuries to treat various ailments.
- Scientists have identified ligustrin as a potential agent in the development of new antimicrobial drugs.
- Ligustrin has been shown to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells in laboratory studies.
- The chemical structure of ligustrin is complex and still under investigation.
- Ligustrin-tolerant insects have evolved in areas where plants containing the compound are prevalent.
FAQs About the word ligustrin
A bitter principle found in the bark of the privet (Ligustrum vulgare), and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a warm, bitter taste; -- called also
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ligustrin component of privet hedges exudes a distinctive and unpleasant odor.
Extracts from ligustrin display antimalarial activity.
Researchers are studying the potential of ligustrin as a natural insecticide.
Ligustrin is a neurotoxin found in the leaves of certain plants, including privet.
