EUXANTHIN

Eux*an"thin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: A yellow pigment imported from India and China. It has a strong odor, and is said to be obtained from the urine of herbivorous animals when fed on the mango. It consists if a magnesium salt of euxanthic acid. Called also puri, purree, and Indian yellow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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