mimosine
noun
mi·mo·sine
mə̇ˈmōˌsēn,
mīˈ-,
-ōsə̇n
plural -s
: a crystalline amino acid C5H3NO(OH)CH2CH(NH2)COOH that is a derivative of alanine and a hydroxy pyridone and is found especially in the common sensitive plant and the lead tree
Word History
Etymology
German mimosin, from New Latin Mimosa + German -in -ine