ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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