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Chrysarobin

Chrysˊa-ro′bin

,
Noun.
[Gr.
χρυσόσ
gold +
araroba
a foreign name of Goa powder +
-in
.]
(Chem.)
A bitter, yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid proper; hence formerly called also
chrysphanic acid
.

Definition 2024


chrysarobin

chrysarobin

English

Noun

chrysarobin (usually uncountable, plural chrysarobins)

  1. (organic chemistry) A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid.