Limonin

Limonin

Li*mo"nin\ (l[-i]*m[=o]"n[i^]n), n. [From NL. Citrus Medica, var. Limonum, the scientific name of the lemon.] (Chem.) A bitter, white, crystalline substance found in orange and lemon seeds.
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