[dæˈfɛtnɪn]

Definitions

1. noun

A natural chemical compound found in the plant Daphne, with reported biological activity, particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent.

“The research focused on the properties of daphnetin, a compound extracted from the Daphne plant, and its potential medical applications.”

2. verb

To extract or isolate daphnetin from the Daphne plant.

“The chemist daphnetin from the plant extracts to analyze its effects on inflammation.”