santonin

American  

[san-tuh-nin] / ˈsæn tə nɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a crystalline compound, C 1 5 H 1 8 O 3 , the active principle of santonica.

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santonin British  

/ ˈsæntənɪn /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of santonin

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

Example Sentences

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santonin

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

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James

In four or five hours after he has swallowed the santonin, let him have a dose of either olive oil or decoction of aloes.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

But areca-nut does better for tape-worm, so we cannot do better than trust to pure santonin.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

These effects are probably due to a central excitation of a similar nature to that produced by santonin.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Besides, it seemed useless to employ this color, for by using a certain amount of santonin, he could get an effect of violet on his hangings.

From Against the Grain by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)