jalapin (countable and uncountable, plural jalapins)
The active principle of scammony, the glucoside with chemical formula C34H114O6, a powerful purgative.
• scammonin
Source: Wiktionary
Jal"a*pin, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A glucoside found in the stems of the jalap plant and scammony. It is a strong purgative.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
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