solanine

noun

so·​la·​nine ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn  -nən 

variants or less commonly solanin

: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C₄₅H₇₃NO₁₅ found in the parts (such as tubers and fruits) of several plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes) of the nightshade family

Examples of solanine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tomatoes contain alkaloids like solanine, which may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025

In very high amounts, solanine and chaconine poisoning may result in hallucinations, paralysis, jaundice, loss of sensation, and even death. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024

In moderate quantities, solanine and chaconine can cause itchiness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, Brekke says. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024

Raw potatoes contain solanine and lectins, which can both contribute to the digestive issues. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024

With the help of the chemical solanine, tomatoes deter obnoxious asparagus beetles, which, can do harm to asparagus plants. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 2024

In high doses, solanine can cause can cause headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, lower body temperature, and slow pulse. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021

The green is actually harmless chlorophyll — the presence of which indicates a toxin called solanine. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021

In extreme cases, solanine poisoning has led to paralysis of the central nervous system, convulsions, and death. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

French solanine, from Latin solanum

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solanine

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Medical Definition

solanine

noun

so·​la·​nine

variants or solanin

ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn  -nən 

: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C₄₅H₇₂NO₁₅ from several plants (as some potatoes or tomatoes) of the family Solanaceae