French translation of saligenin is 
saligénine

Meaning of "saligenin" in English

Saligenin, also known as salicyl alcohol, is a phenolic alcohol derived from the bark of willow trees (genus Salix). It is a precursor in the biosynthesis of salicylic acid and has anti-inflammatory properties. Saligenin is used in medicine primarily for its ability to act as an analgesic and antipyretic. It has historical significance, as its derivatives were among the first anti-inflammatory agents discovered. Beyond its medicinal uses, saligenin is a chemical of interest in research for the development of new pharmaceutical agents and the study of plant biology.

Meaning of "saligénine" in French

Saligénine, connue aussi sous le nom d'alcool salicylique, est un alcool phénolique dérivé de l'écorce des saules (genre Salix). Elle est un précurseur dans la biosynthèse de l'acide salicylique et possède des propriétés anti-inflammatoires. Utilisée en médecine principalement pour ses capacités analgésiques et antipyrétiques, la saligénine a une importance historique, car ses dérivés comptaient parmi les premiers agents anti-inflammatoires découverts. Au-delà de ses usages médicinaux, la saligénine intéresse la recherche pour le développement de nouveaux agents pharmaceutiques et l'étude de la biologie végétale.

Pronunciation of "saligenin" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /səˈlɪdʒənɪn/.

Pronunciation Variations: In different regions, it might be pronounced with slight variations in the 'g' sound, fluctuating between a hard 'g' as in 'go' and a soft 'g' as in 'giraffe', though both are widely understood.

Pronunciation of "saligénine" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sa.li.ʒe.nin/.

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents may subtly affect the 'gi' sound, but the pronunciation generally remains consistent across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Saligenin is extracted from willow bark for medicinal purposes. - La saligénine est extraite de l'écorce de saule à des fins médicinales.
2. Researchers study saligenin to develop new drugs. - Les chercheurs étudient la saligénine pour développer de nouveaux médicaments.
3. Saligenin has anti-inflammatory properties that are well-documented. - La saligénine possède des propriétés anti-inflammatoires bien documentées.
4. The conversion of saligenin into salicylic acid is a key chemical process. - La conversion de la saligénine en acide salicylique est un processus chimique clé.
5. Saligenin was historically used as an analgesic. - La saligénine était historiquement utilisée comme analgésique.
6. Modern laboratories are exploring the uses of saligenin. - Les laboratoires modernes explorent les utilisations de la saligénine.
7. The synthesis of saligenin involves several chemical reactions. - La synthèse de la saligénine implique plusieurs réactions chimiques.
8. Saligenin can be found naturally in certain plants. - La saligénine se trouve naturellement dans certaines plantes.
9. The effects of saligenin are still being researched in clinical trials. - Les effets de la saligénine sont encore étudiés dans des essais cliniques.
10. Saligenin offers a natural alternative to synthetic compounds. - La saligénine offre une alternative naturelle aux composés synthétiques.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "saligenin" in English

Synonyms: salicyl alcohol, hydroxybenzyl alcohol.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: salicylic acid, aspirin, phenol, willow bark extract.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "saligénine" in French

Synonyms: alcool salicylique, alcool hydroxybenzylique.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: acide salicylique, aspirine, phénol, extrait d'écorce de saule.

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