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Webster 1913 Edition

Aloin

Al′o-in

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Noun.

(Chem.)

A bitter purgative principle in aloes.

Definition 2024

aloin

aloin

English

Noun

aloin ‎(countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

(pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

Translations

glycoside derivative

Portuguese: aloína f

Spanish: aloína f

Finnish

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: a‧loin
IPA^(key): /ˈɑloin/

Etymology 1

Noun

aloin

Illative singular form of ala.

Etymology 2

Verb

aloin

First-person singular indicative past form of alkaa.

Anagrams

Ilona, ilona, laoin, olain