glycyrrhizin

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glycyrrhizin - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Glycyrrhizin \Gly*cyr"rhi*zin\, n. [Cf. F. glycyrrhizine. See
     Glycyrrhiza.] (Chem.)
     A glucoside found in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza), in
     monesia bark (Chrysophyllum), in the root of the walnut,
     etc., and extracted as a yellow, amorphous powder, of a
     bittersweet taste. Glyn