oxalan (Meaning)
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oxalan (n.)
A complex nitrogenous substance C3N3H5O3 obtained from alloxan (or when urea is fused with ethyl oxamate), as a stable white crystalline powder; -- called also oxaluramide.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oxalan
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oxalan Sentence Examples
- The oxalan content of rhubarb leaves makes them inedible for humans.
- Oxalan is a toxic substance found in certain plants, such as spinach and beets.
- Ingesting large amounts of oxalan can lead to kidney stones.
- Oxalan binds to calcium in the body, preventing its absorption.
- Cooking leafy greens reduces their oxalan content.
- Some varieties of spinach have been bred to have lower oxalan levels.
- Oxalan is also found in tea, but in much smaller quantities.
- Oxalan can contribute to the development of cataracts.
- High levels of oxalan in the urine can be a sign of kidney disease.
- Oxalan is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
FAQs About the word oxalan
A complex nitrogenous substance C3N3H5O3 obtained from alloxan (or when urea is fused with ethyl oxamate), as a stable white crystalline powder; -- called also
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The oxalan content of rhubarb leaves makes them inedible for humans.
Oxalan is a toxic substance found in certain plants, such as spinach and beets.
Ingesting large amounts of oxalan can lead to kidney stones.
Oxalan binds to calcium in the body, preventing its absorption.
