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BASSORIN
Bas"so*rin, n. Etym: [Cf. F. bassorine.] (Chem.)
Definition: A constituent part of a species of gum from Bassora, as also of gum tragacanth and some gum resins. It is one of the amyloses. Ure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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