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

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

Both the areca nut and santonin may be given with the feed.

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

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)

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

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James

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)