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acacetin

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ac·​ac·​e·​tin | \ əˈkasətᵊn, aˈk- \
plural -s

Definition of acacetin

: 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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First Known Use of acacetin

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acacetin

International Scientific Vocabulary acacia (locust) + acetin

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The first known use of acacetin was in 1900

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“Acacetin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acacetin. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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