santonic, a. Chem.
(sænˈtɒnɪk)
[ad. L. Santonic-us: see next.]
santonic acid: an acid derived from santonin.
| 1836–41 Brande Chem. (ed. 5) 1252 Artemisia santonica. The seeds contain a substance which has been called santonin or santonic acid. 1876 Harley Mat. Med. (ed. 6) 539 Heated with an alkali, santonin is converted into santonic acid, which is isomeric with santoninic acid. |