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Webster 1913 Edition
Cornin
Cor′nin
(k?r′n?n)
, Noun.
(Chem.)
(a)
A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (
Cornus florida
), as a white crystalline substance; – called also cornic acid
. (b)
An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.
Definition 2024
cornin
cornin
English
Noun
cornin (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; cornic acid.
- An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.