gossypol

gos·sy·pol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gos-uh-pawl, -pol]
- /ˈgɒs əˌpɔl, -ˌpɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gos-uh-pawl, -pol]
- /ˈgɒs əˌpɔl, -ˌpɒl/

Definitions of gossypol word

noun gossypol a toxic pigment, C 30 H 30 O 8 , derived from cottonseed oil, made nontoxic by heating, presently under study as a potential male contraceptive and antimicrobial. 1
noun gossypol a toxic crystalline pigment that is a constituent of cottonseed oil 0
noun gossypol a toxic, phenolic pigment, C30H30O8, in cotton plants: it inhibits sperm production and is used experimentally as a male contraceptive 0
noun gossypol (organic chemistry) Any of a class of toxic polyphenols found in the seeds of the cotton plant. 0

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Origin of gossypol

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin Gossyp(ium) (see gossypose) + -ol1

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gossypol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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