hydrastine

hy·dras·tine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-dras-teen, -tin]
- /haɪˈdræs tin, -tɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-dras-teen, -tin]
- /haɪˈdræs tin, -tɪn/

Definitions of hydrastine word

noun hydrastine an alkaloid, C 21 H 21 NO 6 , that is extracted from the roots of goldenseal and forms prismatic crystals: used as an astringent and to inhibit uterine bleeding. 1
noun hydrastine a white poisonous alkaloid extracted from the roots of the goldenseal: has been used in medicine (in the form of one of its water-soluble salts) to contract the uterus and arrest haemorrhage. Formula: C21H21NO6 0
noun hydrastine a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C21H21NO6, extracted from the rootstock of the goldenseal 0
noun hydrastine (organic chemistry) A natural alkaloid present in goldenseal. 0

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Origin of hydrastine

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; hydrast(is) + -ine2

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Parts of speech for Hydrastine

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hydrastine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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