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aloin

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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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    Finnish

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    Pronunciation

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

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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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