Definition of Cathartin

1. n. The bitter, purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid; -- called also cathartic acid, and cathartina.

Definition of Cathartin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The bitter purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cathartin

catgut
catguts
catharpin
catharping
catharpings
catharpins
catharses
catharsis
cathartic
cathartical
cathartically
catharticals
cathartick
cathartics
cathartid
cathartin (current term)
cathartine
cathead
catheads
cathect
cathected
cathectic
cathecting
cathects
cathedra
cathedrae
cathedral
cathedral ceiling
cathedral close
cathedral closes

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