nMyrosin(Chem) An enzyme, resembling diastase, found in mustard seeds.
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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
nmyrosinA nitrogenous ferment contained in the seeds of black mustard, and possibly in horse-radish-root. By its action potassium myronate is decomposed, forming potassium sulphate, glucose, and oil of mustard.
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Usage
In literature:
Myrosin, 77, 88, 149, 189.
"The Chemistry of Plant Life" by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher