SOLANIA
So*la"ni*a, n. Etym: [NL.] (Chem.)
Defn: Solanine.
SOLANICINE
So*lan"i*cine, n. Etym: [See Solanine.] (Chem.)
Defn: An alkaloid produced by the action of hydrochloric acid on solanidine, as a tasteless yellow crystalline substance.
SOLANIDINE
So*lan"i*dine, n. Etym: [See Solanine.] (Chem.)
Defn: An alkaloid produced by the decomposition of solanine, as a white crystalline substance having a harsh bitter taste.
SOLANINE
Sol"a*nine, n. Etym: [L. solanum nightshade.] (Chem.)
Defn: A poisonous alkaloid glucoside extracted from the berries of common nightshade (Solanum nigrum), and of bittersweet, and from potato sprouts, as a white crystalline substance having an acrid, burning taste; — called also solonia, and solanina.
SOLANO
So*la"no, Etym: [Sp., fr. L. solanussc. ventus), from sol the sun.]
Defn: A hot, oppressive wind which sometimes blows in the
Mediterranean, particularly on the eastern coast of Spain.