genin

G2E1N1I1N1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪn/

noun

The steroid-related portion of some types of glycosides

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aglyconeaglycon
OriginAncient Greek γένος →
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Meanings

noungenin (plural genins)

plural genins

  1. chemistryThe steroid-related portion of some types of glycosides

    Synonyms: aglycone, aglycon

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe steroid-related portion of some types of glycosides

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aglyconeaglycon

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekγένος
  2. Englishgenin

From Ancient Greek γένος (génos) + -in. By surface analysis, gene + -in.

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APA

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MLA

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

Chicago

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

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