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Colocynthin

Colˊo-cyn′thin

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
colocynthine
.]
(Chem.)
The active medicinal principle of colocynth; a bitter, yellow, crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside.

Definition 2024

colocynthin

colocynthin

English

Noun

colocynthin ‎(uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The active medicinal principle of colocynth; a bitter yellow crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside.

Etymology

colocynth +‎ -in. Compare French colocynthine.

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