aloesin

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Etymology

From aloes +‎ -in?

Noun

aloesin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A derivative of aloe vera.
    • 2009 May 7, Barbara Hey, “Uneven Pigmentation: What Can Be Done?”, in New York Times:
      Among the list of ingredients showing up are niacinamide, soy, licorice extract, paper mulberry, bearberry, vitamin C and aloesin (an aloe vera derivative).

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