EMODIN
\ɪmˈɒdɪn], \ɪmˈɒdɪn], \ɪ_m_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_n]\
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An orange-red crystalline substance, C15H10O5, obtained from the buckthorn, rhubarb, etc., and regarded as a derivative of anthraquinone; - so called from a species of rhubarb (Rheum emodei).
By Oddity Software
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An orange-red crystalline substance, C15H10O5, obtained from the buckthorn, rhubarb, etc., and regarded as a derivative of anthraquinone; - so called from a species of rhubarb (Rheum emodei).
By Noah Webster.
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Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially Rhamnus frangula. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as tool in toxicity studies.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Tri-oxymethyl-anthraquinone, (C14H4) (CH3) (OH)3O2. The term emodin is used generically for isomeric, or identical, substances found in a number of purgative drugs, such as rhubarb, senna, and others. It is one of the active principles of the cathartic drugs.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].