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Meaning of CHRYSAROBIN

Pronunciation:  `krisu'rowbin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
 
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 Synonyms: araroba, Goa powder
 
 See Also: powder

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Chrys`a*ro"bin\, n. [Gr. chryso`s 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}.
 

 

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