Emodin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emodin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants.
Word Forms
- emodins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aloe, trihydroxymethylanthraquinone, trioxymethylanthraquinone, mudarin, momordicine, elemol.
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