aloin

English

Etymology

From aloe +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/

Noun

aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

  1. (pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

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Finnish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑloi̯n/, [ˈɑ̝lo̞i̯n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑloin
  • Syllabification(key): a‧loin
  • Hyphenation(key): aloin

Etymology 1

Noun

aloin

  1. instructive plural of ala

Etymology 2

Verb

aloin

  1. first-person singular past indicative of alkaa

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