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

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)

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

There were some interesting sensory manifestations, pains in the arms and legs after the injection, but these were removed by santonin or methylene blue.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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)

Epsom salts, powdered areca nut and santonin are the remedies commonly recommended for the treatment of intestinal worms.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.