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SANTALIN
Etymology
Noun
santalin (countable and uncountable, plural santalins)
The red dye, otherwise known as santalic acid, derived from the plant Pterocarpus santalinus.
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Source: Wiktionary
San"ta*lin, n. Etym: [Cf. F. santaline.] (Chem.)
Definition: Santalic acid. See Santalic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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