gossypol

noun

gos·sy·pol | \ ˈgä-sə-ˌpȯl

, -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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gossypol

noun

gos·sy·pol | \ ˈgäs-ə-ˌpȯl

, -ˌpōl

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