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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 2024


xanthorhamnin

xanthorhamnin

English

Noun

xanthorhamnin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in buckthorn berries (Rhamnus cathartica).
    The aglycone of xanthorhamnin is rhamnetin.