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santonin

Syllabification: (san·to·nin)

Pronunciation: /ˈsantn-in/

Definition of santonin

noun

Chemistry

a toxic crystalline compound present in santonica and related plants, used as an anthelmintic.
- Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₈O₃

Origin:

mid 19th century: from santonica + -in¹

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Definition of santonin in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

santo
Santo Domingo
santolina
santon
santonica
santonin
santoor
Santorini
Santos
São Francisco
São Luís

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leporine

/ ˈlepəˌrīn

adjective

of or resembling a hare or hares …

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