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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[

Sali

genin + Gr. [GREEK] resin.]

(Chem.)

A yellow amorphous resinoid substance obtained by the action of dilute acids on saligenin.

saliretin ‎(uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A yellow amorphous resinoid substance obtained by the action of dilute acids on saligenin.