Emodin

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Rheum emodi ("Himalayan rhubarb) (possibly = Rheum australe) + -in.

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aloe-emodin

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