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amygdalin

/əˈmɪɡ.də.lɪn/

Tradução: Composto glicosídico cianogênico amargo extraído das sementes de damasco, ameixa e amêndoa amarga.

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/əˈmɪɡ.də.lɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ptComposto glicosídico cianogênico amargo extraído das sementes de damasco, ameixa e amêndoa amarga.

A bitter cyanogenic glucoside compound extracted from the seeds of apricots, plums, and bitter almonds.

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  1. Cyanogenic glucosideC2formalscientific

    A bitter, naturally occurring compound found in the seeds of certain fruits like apricots, plums, and bitter almonds, which can release cyanide when metabolized.

    ptGlicosídeo cianogênico

    • Amygdalin is present in the pits of apricots and peaches.
    • The body breaks down amygdalin into hydrogen cyanide.
    • Bitter almonds contain a high concentration of amygdalin.

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