Xylostein
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xylostein is a noun meaning A bitter principle obtained from the berries of the fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) and formerly used in medicine.
Meaning
A bitter principle obtained from the berries of the fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) and formerly used in medicine.
Example Sentences
Honeysuckle fruits contain valerianic acid and xylostein, which are irritant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xylooligomer, xylopinine, xylochemistry, xylooligosaccharide, xylovore, lyxitol.
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