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gossypol

noun
gos·​sy·​pol | \ ˈgä-sə-ˌpȯl How to pronounce gossypol (audio) , -ˌpōl\

Definition of gossypol

: a toxic phenolic pigment C30H30O8 in cottonseed

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 But because of the gossypol, cottonseed itself hasn’t been a source of human food. — Rachel Sugar, Vox, "Apparently, it tastes like hummus.," 19 Oct. 2018 Coutinho’s research into gossypol, which spanned more than three decades, was dismissed far more often than it was embraced. — Kate Morgan, The Cut, "A Brief Timeline of Scientists Promising a Birth-Control Pill for Men," 3 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of gossypol

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gossypol

International Scientific Vocabulary, ultimately from Latin gossypion cotton

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gossypol

noun
gos·​sy·​pol | \ ˈgäs-ə-ˌpȯl How to pronounce gossypol (audio) , -ˌpōl How to pronounce gossypol (audio) \

Medical Definition of gossypol

: a phenolic pigment C30H30O8 in cottonseed that is toxic to some animals

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