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Definition of Saligenin

1. n. A phenol alcohol obtained, by the decomposition of salicin, as a white crystalline substance; -- called also hydroxy-benzyl alcohol.

Definition of Saligenin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The phenolic alcohol ''o-hydroxy-benzyl alcohol'' obtained by the decomposition of salicin ¹

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Medical Definition of Saligenin

1. A phenol alcohol obtained, by the decomposition of salicin, as a white crystalline substance. Synonym: hydroxy-benzyl alcohol. Origin: Salicin + -gen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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