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TOMATINE

\tˈɒmɐtˌiːn], \tˈɒmɐtˌiːn], \t_ˈɒ_m_ɐ_t_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of TOMATINE

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An alkaloid that occurs in the extract of leaves of wild tomato plants. It has been found to inhibit the growth of various fungi and bacteria. It is used as a precipitating agent for steroids. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)

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