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Definition of Sinistrin

1. n. A mucilaginous carbohydrate, resembling achroödextrin, extracted from squill as a colorless amorphous substance; -- so called because it is levorotatory.

Definition of Sinistrin

1. Noun. (organic compound) A mucilaginous carbohydrate extracted from squill. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sinistrin

1. A mucilaginous carbohydrate, resembling achroodextrin, extracted from squill as a colourless amorphous substance; so called because it is levorotatory. Origin: L. Sinister left. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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