2. (Min.) See {Erythrite}, 2. [1913 Webster] ||
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
erythric — Erythrin E*ryth rin, Erythrine E*ryth rine, n. [Gr. eryqro s red.] 1. (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, {C20H22O10}, extracted from certain lichens, as the various species of {Rocella}. It is a derivative of orsellinic acid. So called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Erythrin — E*ryth rin, Erythrine E*ryth rine, n. [Gr. eryqro s red.] 1. (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, {C20H22O10}, extracted from certain lichens, as the various species of {Rocella}. It is a derivative of orsellinic acid. So called because of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Erythrine — Erythrin E*ryth rin, Erythrine E*ryth rine, n. [Gr. eryqro s red.] 1. (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, {C20H22O10}, extracted from certain lichens, as the various species of {Rocella}. It is a derivative of orsellinic acid. So called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Erythrīn [2] — Erythrīn (Erythrinsäure, Zweifachorsellinsäureerythritäther) C20H22O10 findet sich in vielen Flechten, besonders in Roccella Montagnii und in einigen Algen. E. ist farb , geruch und geschmacklos, löst sich leicht in Alkohol, schwer in Wasser und… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
e|ryth|rin — «ih RIHTH rihn», noun. Chemistry. 1. a colorless substance that is a constituent of various lichens. Formula: C20H22O10 2. a red dye formerly used to color silk. ╂[< Greek erythrós red + English in] … Useful english dictionary
