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Xanthorhamnin
Xanˊtho-rham′nin
,Noun.
[
Xantho-
+ NL. Rhamnus
, the generic name of the plant bearing Persian berries.] (Chem.)
A glucoside extracted from Persian berries as a yellow crystalline powder, used as a dyestuff.
Definition 2025
xanthorhamnin
xanthorhamnin
English
Noun
xanthorhamnin (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in buckthorn berries (Rhamnus cathartica).
- The aglycone of xanthorhamnin is rhamnetin.