patulin

noun

patulin

noun

Etymology From Translingual patulum + English -in.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A mycotoxin, 2-hydroxy-3,7-dioxabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5,9-dien-8-one, produced by fungi associated with rotting fruit.

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