acacetin

noun ac·ac·e·tin \ əˈkasətᵊn , aˈk- \

Definition of acacetin

plural -s

: a pale yellow crystalline compound C₁₆H₁₂O₅ occurring in the form of glycosides especially in the leaves of the common locust; apigenin 4′-methyl ether

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Origin and Etymology of acacetin

International Scientific Vocabulary acacia (locust) + acetin

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First Known Use: 1900

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