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Chrysophanic
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What's The Definition Of Chrysophanic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrysophanic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrysophanic: See Also | Chrysophanic In Webster's Dictionary \Chrys`o*phan"ic\, a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane.
{Chrysophanic acid} (Chem.), a yellow crystalline substance
extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock, sienna, chrysarobin,
etc., and shown to be a derivative of an anthracene. It is
used in the treatment of skin diseases; -- called also
{rhein}, {rheic acid}, {rhubarbarin}, etc.
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