aloin

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English

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aloin

Etymology

From aloe +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/

Noun

aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

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

Translations

glycoside derivative

Afrikaans: aloïen, aalwynbitter (af)
Portuguese: aloína f
Spanish: aloína f

Anagrams

Ilona, Laino, anoil

Finnish

Pronunciation

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

Etymology 1

Noun

aloin

instructive plural of ala

Etymology 2

Verb

aloin

first-person singular past indicative of alkaa

Anagrams

Ilona, ilona, laoin, olain

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