santonin

[ san-tuh-nin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

santonin

/ ˈsæntənɪn /

a white crystalline soluble substance extracted from the dried flower heads of santonica and used in medicine as an anthelmintic. Formula: C 15 H 18 O 3

First recorded in 1830–40; santon(ica) + -in ²

C19: from santonica + -in

Thus, santonin, when taken in any quantity, makes all colourless objects look yellow.

Iso-santonin melts at 138°; it has the same composition as santonin.

The only one among them that is pleasant is the santonin lozenge; and it is the only one that is popular.

When combined with santonin, its action on round-worms is greatly enhanced.

Mix the saccharin with the tincture of vanilla, add the santonin, and permit the alcohol to evaporate.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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