emodin

English

Structure diagram of emodin

Etymology

From Rheum emodi ("Himalayan rhubarb) (possibly = Rheum australe) +‎ -in.

Noun

emodin (countable and uncountable, plural emodins)

1. (organic chemistry) A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants.

Hypernyms

• trioxymethylanthraquinone

Derived terms

• aloe-emodin
• dihydroemodin

Anagrams

• domine, monied, nomeid