Santalic

Santalic
Santalic San*tal"ic, a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or obtained from, sandalwood ({Santalum}); -- used specifically to designate an acid obtained as a resinous or red crystalline dyestuff, which is called also santalin. [1913 Webster]

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  • santalic — adjective of, or relating to sandalwood …   Wiktionary

  • santalic — …   Useful english dictionary

  • santalic acid — noun a red, crystalline dye, of uncertain composition, obtained from sandalwood Syn: santalin …   Wiktionary

  • Santalin — San ta*lin, n. [Cf. F. santaline.] (Chem.) Santalic acid. See {Santalic}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • santalin — noun the red dye otherwise known as santalic acid …   Wiktionary

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