saligenin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sa*lig"e*nin noun

Etymology

Salicin + -gen.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A phenol alcohol obtained, by the decomposition of salicin, as a white crystalline substance; -- called also hydroxy-benzyl alcohol. ortho-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, saligenol, salicyl alcohol. HOCH2.C6H4.OH