ALOIN

Etymology

Noun

aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

(pharmaceutical drug) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

Anagrams

• Ilona, Laino, anoil

Source: Wiktionary


Al"o*in, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A bitter purgative principle in aloes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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