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tectoridin

noun
tec·​to·​ri·​din | \ tekˈtōrədə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of tectoridin

: a crystalline isoflavone glucoside C22H22O11 found especially in the rhizomes of an Asiatic iris (Iris tectorum)

History and Etymology for tectoridin

tectorum (specific epithet of Iris tectorum) (from Latin, genitive plural of tectum roof, house, building) + -idin

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