ajoene

English

Etymology

From Spanish ajo (“garlic”) +‎ -ene.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑːhoʊ.iːn/

Noun

ajoene (countable and uncountable, plural ajoenes)

1. (organic chemistry) An unsaturated disulfide obtained from garlic, with antioxidant, antithrombotic, and antimicrobial properties.

Coordinate terms

• (sulfur compounds from garlic): allicin