aesculetin

/ˌɛskjuːˈliːtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A lignan that is the primary active constituent of the bark of several species of the genus Aesculus.

“The aesculetin content in the aesculus bark is responsible for its medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • esculin
  • lignan

Antonyms

  • toxin
  • venom