"cathartin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cathartic + -in? Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cathartic|in}} cathartic + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cathartin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) The bitter purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: cathartic acid, cathartina
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