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Onion cut why eye drops coming

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Answered by Lovelyfriend
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When an onion is cut open, it releases the sulfoxides and enzymes, which react and create a gas called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. Because onionsgrow underground, this gas helps deter critters that want to feed on them. But the gas is also what causes your eyesto water when chopping onions, said Dr.

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Answered by Anonymous
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Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide. It stimulates the eyes' lachrymal glands so they release tears.

. Scientists used to blame the enzyme allinase for the instability of substances in a cut onion. Recent studies from Japan, however, proved that lachrymatory-factor synthase.

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