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Record 1 2001-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

a yellow glycoside ... of crocetin occurring in species of crocus (as saffron) and gardenia that is active in inducing sexual change in certain algae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Hétéroside constituant le principe colorant du safran.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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