glucosinolate
noun
glu·co·sin·o·late
ˌglü-kō-ˈsin-ə-ˌlāt
: any of various bitter sulfur-containing glycosides found especially in cruciferous plants (as broccoli, cabbage, and mustard) that when hydrolyzed form bioactive compounds (as isothiocyanates) including some which are anticarcinogenic
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“Glucosinolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glucosinolate. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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