convolvulin

English

Etymology

translingual Convolvulus +‎ -in.

Noun

convolvulin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.

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