'phloridzin' definitions:

Definition of 'phloridzin'

From: GCIDE

Phlorizin \Phlor"i*zin\, n. [Gr. ?, ?, bark + "ri`za root.] (Chem.) A bitter white crystalline glucoside extracted from the root bark of the apple, pear, cherry, plum, etc. [Formerly also written phloridzin.] [1913 Webster]