phytin Meaning & Definition
What Does Phytin Mean?
Phytin is used as a noun meaning A calcium-magnesium salt of phytic acid found in plants, particularly in seeds and tubers, where it serves as the primary phosphorus storage reserve and acts as a source of inositol.
Phytin Definition (Noun)
- A calcium-magnesium salt of phytic acid found in plants, particularly in seeds and tubers, where it serves as the primary phosphorus storage reserve and acts as a source of inositol.
Synonyms of Phytin
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Phytin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
phytin (usually uncountable, plural phytins)
Origin of Phytin
From phyt(o-) + -in.