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tomatine [′täm·ə‚tēn] (organic chemistry) C50H83NO21A glycosidal alkaloid obtained from the leaves and stems from the tomato plant; the crude extract is known as tomatin: white, toxic crystals; used as a plant fungicide and as a precipitating agent for cholesterol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On 28 September 1863, the South Australian Register reported that Fraser "has shipped for the seat of war in the Tomatin, and Captain Egerton and Serjeant-Major Hawke, formerly of the Kapunda Rifles, are said to have left with the same gallant intention. |
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