aloin

A1L1O1I1N1
/ˈæloʊ.ɪn/

noun

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

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Meanings

nounaloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

plural aloins

  1. countableuncountablemedicineA glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

Origin

From aloe + -in.

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Translations

Afrikaans aloïen, aalwynbitter
  • aloïenglycoside derivative
  • aalwynbitterglycoside derivative
Portuguese aloína
  • aloínaglycoside derivative
Spanish aloína
  • aloínaglycoside derivative

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

IlonaAilonLainoanoilLinao
Cite this entry
APA

aloin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aloin

MLA

“aloin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aloin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aloin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aloin.

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