arbutin 1
noundomain: substance
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EnglishDefinition
a glycoside extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos.
Examples
- 1.Very tiny amounts of arbutin are found in wheat, pear skins, and some other foods.
Hypernym
an optically active compound readily hydrolysed by mineral acids, alkali, or a suitable enzyme.
EnglishPart_holonym
glucose 1
noun
a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
hydroxyl 1
noun
the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
