allicin
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- noun
- /ˈælɪsɪn/
- Specialized
- In addition to its strong smell, allicin is studied for its potential antibacterial properties and health benefits.
- allicin in garlic
- a compound called allicin
- supplements containing allicin
Examples
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When garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin, responsible for its distinct aroma.
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Garlic contains allicin, ajoene, and thiosulfinates, and it's these powerful compounds that help your body fight various infections.
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Aside from about enzymes, this product also has selenium and allicin substances which are able to detoxify the liver from undesirable components.
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Garlic can do this as it contains allicin, and when this is coupled with thiamine, they can help your pancreas begin functioning properly again and releasing the insulin that it should.
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The allicin in garlic, the tannins in persimmons, the capsaicin in peppers, and plenty of others (anyone have a list of those?)
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Garlic's strong smell comes from a natural compound called allicin, which is also known for its health benefits.
Surface Forms
Morphology
allicin = allium (opaque) = alli + in
The element 'alli-' refers to Allium/garlic and '-in' is a chemical naming suffix, but the term names a specific technical compound and is not derivable by an average B1 learner.
Etymology
Allicin comes from the Latin word allium, which means 'garlic', plus the common chemical ending -in for a substance. So allicin is literally a 'garlic' substance, which is why it gives crushed garlic its strong smell and is studied for possible health benefits.