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munjistin

noun
mun·​jis·​tin | \ ˌmənˈjistə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of munjistin

: a yellow crystalline compound C15H8O6 obtained from the Indian madder; purpuroxanthin-carboxylic acid

History and Etymology for munjistin

New Latin munjista Indian madder (from Sanskrit mañjiṣṭthā) + English -in

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