aloin

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English

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Etymology

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From aloe +‎ -in.

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Noun

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aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

  1. (pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑloi̯n/, [ˈɑ̝lo̞i̯n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑloin
  • Syllabification(key): a‧loin

Etymology 1

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Noun

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aloin

  1. instructive plural of ala

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Verb

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aloin

  1. first-person singular past indicative of alkaa

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