ORCIN

Noun

orcin (countable and uncountable, plural orcins)

(organic compound) The organic compound 3,5-dihydroxytoluene, found in many lichens and synthesizable from toluene.

Anagrams

• Corin, Noric, ciron

Source: Wiktionary


Or"cin, n. Etym: [Etymology uncertain: cf. F. orcine.] (Chem.)

Definition: A colorless crystalline substance, C6H3.CH3.(OH)2, which is obtained from certain lichens (Roccella, Lecanora, etc.), also from extract of aloes, and artificially from certain derivatives of toluene. It changes readily into orcein.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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