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agaricin

American

[uh-gar-uh-sin, -suhn] / əˈgær ə sɪn, -sən /

noun

Chemistry.

an impure form of agaric acid: formerly used in medicine as an agent for stopping excessive perspiration.

Etymology

Origin of agaricin

agaric + -in ²

Example Sentences

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"Muscarin" is the leading active principle of the Fly Agaric, in conjunction with agaricin, mycose, and mannite.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

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