chrysarobin

English

Etymology

chrys- (“gold”) + araroba (“Goa powder”) + -in.

Noun

chrysarobin (usually uncountable, plural chrysarobins)

1. (organic chemistry) A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder. It yields chrysophanic acid, and has been used to treat skin conditions.

References

• “chrysarobin”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.