Tannigen
Pronunciation : Tan"ni*gen
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A compound obtained as a yellowish gray powder by the action of acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride or ordinary tannic acid. It is used as an intestinal astringent, and locally in rhinitis and pharyngitis.
[Tannin + -gen.] (Pharm.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913