euxanthone

/ˌjuːˈænθoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the roots of the genus Dichroa, which is used in the production of an antiseptic.

“The chemist isolated the euxanthone from the plant and used it to develop a new antiseptic cream.”

Synonyms

  • antiseptic
  • compound

Antonyms

  • harmful agent
  • toxin