ORCINS

Noun

orcins

plural of orcin

Anagrams

• cirons

Source: Wiktionary


ORCIN

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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