acacetin

noun

ac·​ac·​e·​tin

əˈkasətᵊn,

aˈk-

plural -s

: a pale yellow crystalline compound C₁₆H₁₂O₅ occurring in the form of glycosides especially in the leaves of the common locust; apigenin 4′-methyl ether

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary acacia (locust) + acetin

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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