santonin

/sæntənɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A white, crystalline, bitter, and intensely aromatic powder extracted from the flowers of the Artemisia cina plant, used as a medicine and a source of thujone.

“The pharmacist mixed a small amount of santonin with the patient’s medication to help alleviate the symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • absinthe
  • thujone

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • sedative