noun
- a sulfur compound found in garlic that gives it its characteristic smell and is responsible for many of its medicinal properties
Usage: chemistry; biology
Examples
- Allicin is released when garlic cloves are crushed or chopped.
- The antibacterial properties of garlic are largely due to allicin.
- Fresh garlic contains more allicin than processed garlic supplements.
- Allicin breaks down quickly when exposed to heat during cooking.
- Scientists study allicin for its potential cardiovascular benefits.
- The pungent odor of raw garlic comes from allicin and related compounds.