Ilicin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ilicin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A bitter alkaloid found in holly.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A bitter alkaloid found in holly.
Example Sentences
All Ilex hollies contain the bitter compound ilicin.
They have a bitter, somewhat austere taste; their properties depend upon a principle called ilicin.
Ilicin is contained in holly berries (Ilex sp) and causes severe gastroirritation including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isoliquiritin, illipene, inulol, olivil, lilacin, bellidiflorin.
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