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Oreoselin

Oˊre-os′e-lin

,
Noun.
(Chem.)
A white crystalline substance which is obtained indirectly from the root of an umbelliferous plant (
Imperatoria Oreoselinum
), and yields resorcin on decomposition.

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oreoselin

oreoselin

English

Noun

oreoselin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A white crystalline substance which is obtained indirectly from the root of an umbelliferous plant, Imperatoria oreoselinum, and yields resorcin on decomposition.