Meanings
nounallixin (uncountable)
- uncountableA chemical derived from encrustation on aged garlic cloves, 3-hydroxy-5-methoxy-6-methyl-2-pentyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Origin
From Allium the genus for garlic.
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