santonin Chem.
(ˈsæntənɪn)
Also -ine.
[f. santon-ica + -in. Cf. F. santonine.]
A bitter principle obtained from santonica and used as a powerful anthelmintic.
| 1838 T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 133 Santonin. 1879 O. N. Rood Chromatics viii. 95 Persons under the influence of santonin cannot see the violet end of the spectrum. |