lupinine (Meaning)
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lupinine (n.)
An alkaloid found in several species of lupine (Lupinus luteus, L. albus, etc.), and extracted as a bitter crystalline substance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lupinine
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lupinine Sentence Examples
- The lupinine aroma filled the air, signaling the arrival of spring.
- The plant's leaves contained high levels of lupinine, making it toxic to livestock.
- The bitter lupinine alkaloids discouraged insects from consuming the plant.
- Researchers isolated lupinine from Lupinus species as a potential drug for treating Alzheimer's disease.
- The lupinine content in cyanobacteria blooms can pose a threat to aquatic organisms.
- The high protein content and low lupinine levels made lupin seeds a valuable food source for livestock.
- Engineers discovered that lupinine could enhance the durability and flexibility of concrete.
- The delicate lupinine flowers were a vibrant addition to any garden.
- Farmers selectively bred lupin plants with reduced lupinine content to make them more suitable for animal consumption.
- The extraction of lupinine from plants required specialized equipment and careful handling due to its toxicity.
FAQs About the word lupinine
An alkaloid found in several species of lupine (Lupinus luteus, L. albus, etc.), and extracted as a bitter crystalline substance.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lupinine aroma filled the air, signaling the arrival of spring.
The plant's leaves contained high levels of lupinine, making it toxic to livestock.
The bitter lupinine alkaloids discouraged insects from consuming the plant.
Researchers isolated lupinine from Lupinus species as a potential drug for treating Alzheimer's disease.
