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hypericin

Syllabification: (hy·per·i·cin)

Pronunciation: /hīˈperəsin/

Definition of hypericin

noun

a substance found in St. John’s wort, credited with chemical and pharmacological properties similar to those of antidepressants.
- A polycyclic quinone; chemical formula: C₃₀H₁₄O₈