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

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.

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)

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

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

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James