anemonin

noun

anem·​o·​nin ə-ˈnem-ə-nən How to pronounce anemonin (audio)
: an acrid poisonous compound containing two lactone groups and obtained especially from some plants of the genus Anemone and a related genus (Ranunculus) containing the buttercups

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“Anemonin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anemonin. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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