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Definition of Orcin

1. n. 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.

Definition of Orcin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The organic compound 3,5-dihydroxytoluene, found in many lichens and synthesizable from toluene. ¹

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Definition of Orcin

1. orcinol [n -S] - See also: orcinol

Medical Definition of Orcin

1. A colourless 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. Origin: Etymology uncertain: cf. F. Orcine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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