esculetin
|es-cu-le-tin|
C2
/ˈɛskjʊlɪtɪn/
coumarin derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'esculetin' originates from the Latin word 'aesculus', referring to the horse chestnut tree.
Historical Evolution
'aesculus' transformed into the French word 'esculine', and eventually became the modern English word 'esculetin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the horse chestnut tree, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a chemical compound derived from the tree.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a coumarin derivative found in the bark of the horse chestnut tree, used for its potential medicinal properties.
Esculetin is studied for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 21:14