protodioscin

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noun

A steroidal saponin compound found in a number of plant species.

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Meanings

nounprotodioscin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA steroidal saponin compound found in a number of plant species.

Origin

From proto- + dioscin.

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APA

protodioscin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protodioscin

MLA

“protodioscin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protodioscin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protodioscin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protodioscin.

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