cycasin

cy·ca·sin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-kuh-sin]
- /ˈsaɪ kə sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-kuh-sin]
- /ˈsaɪ kə sɪn/

Definitions of cycasin word

noun cycasin a glucoside occurring in cycads, toxic and carcinogenic to mammals 3
noun cycasin a naturally occurring toxic glucoside, C 8 H 16 N 2 O 7 , obtained from the seeds of cycad plants, carcinogenic in humans and other mammals. 1
noun cycasin A toxin found in certain plants that affects the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. 0

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Parts of speech for Cycasin

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cycasin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cycasin usage trend in Literature

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