convolvulin

Questions

What does convolvulin mean?

A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.

Where does convolvulin come from?

translingual Convolvulus + -in.

How to pronounce convolvulin

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