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Webster 1913 Edition
Helenin
Hel′e-nin
,Noun.
(Chem.)
A neutral organic substance found in the root of the elecampane (
Inula helenium
), and extracted as a white crystalline or oily material, with a slightly bitter taste. Definition 2024
Helenin
helenin
helenin
See also: Helenin
English
Noun
helenin (uncountable)
- A stearoptene from Inula helenium used as an internal and external antiseptic.