'Rutin' definitions:

Definition of 'Rutin'

From: GCIDE
  • Rutin \Ru"tin\ (r[udd]"t[i^]n), n. (Chem.) A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens) and other plants, and obtained as a bitter yellow crystalline substance which yields quercitin on decomposition. [1913 Webster]