Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A peculiar saccharine matter (C24H36O9) obtained from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Wiktionary
- n. chemistry The main sweet-tasting compound from liquorice root, thirty to fifty times as sweet as sucrose (table sugar).
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Chem.) A glucoside found in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza), in monesia bark (Chrysophyllum), in the root of the walnut, etc., and extracted as a yellow, amorphous powder, of a bittersweet taste.
Examples
“Ikeda K, et al. A long-term glycyrrhizin injection therapy reduces hepatocellular carcinogenesis rate in patients with interferon-resistant active chronic hepatitis C: a cohort study of 1249 patients.”
“Levitra Without A Prescription - Chinese licorice rootChinese licorice root is composed of a glycoside called glycyrrhizin helping the production of testosterone and suppressing sexual libido.”
“A team of scientists from the University of Texas Medical Branch and Shriners Hospitals for Children have revealed that a compound called glycyrrhizin might be an effective tool in battling life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant infections resulting from severe burns.”
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
“Deglycyrrhizinated licorice DGL is licorice devoid of glycyrrhizin, a compound that can raise blood pressure.”
The Huffington Post: Dr. Andrew Weil: How To Relieve Indigestion--Naturally
“More recently, foreign studies show that glycyrrhizin, the main active ingredient in licorice root, has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-allergic properties.”
“In Japan and China, glycyrrhizin has been used successfully to treat hepatitis B, a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver.”
“Since DGL does not contain glycyrrhizin acid, it is unlikely that it offers the full benefits of preparations containing the whole licorice root.”
“The Japanese are investigating glycyrrhizin as a possible cancer treatment.”
“Licorice contains a host of ingredients including one called saponin which contains the chemical glycyrrhizin.”
“On a separate note, in July 2003, German scientists have shown that glycyrrhizin, the chemical that provides the sweetening flavor for Licorice, kills SARS virus in the test-tubes”
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250 Extra Spelling Words
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Dudgeon and Dragging
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zuccaciyecioglu see here: http://wordie.org/lists/awesome-names-for-your-heavy-metal-band Nov 22, 2008
evin290 I don't like licorice, either, actually. Sep 7, 2007
koldewyse Chemicals are often such oddities. Sep 6, 2007
reesetee Hard to say. To me, anise has a "lighter" flavor, not as overpowering as licorice seems to be. Sep 6, 2007
super-kitinka how is it possible not to like licorice but to like anise? is it the texture of licorice? Sep 5, 2007
reesetee Me too. Though, oddly, I like anise. Sep 5, 2007
amcd56 Nice word. Wish I liked licorice. Sep 5, 2007
evin290 Thanks! ;) Aug 30, 2007
reesetee Nifty word, Evin290! Duly pinched. Aug 30, 2007
evin290 The sweetening component of licorice. Aug 30, 2007