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What's The Definition Of Orcin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Orcin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Orcin: See Also | Orcin In Webster's Dictionary \Or"cin\, n. [Etymology uncertain: cf. F. orcine.] (Chem.)
A colorless crystalline substance, {C6H3.CH3.(OH)2}, which is
obtained from certain lichens ({Roccella}, {Lecanora}, etc.),
also from extract of aloes, and artificially from certain
derivatives of toluene. It changes readily into orcein.
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