Definition of Chrisophanic
Chrys`o*phan"ic (?), a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling,
chrysophane.
Chrysophanic acid (Chem.), a
yellow crystalline substance extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock,
sienna, chrysarobin, etc., and shown to be a derivative of an
anthracene. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases; --
called also rhein, rheic acid, rhubarbarin,
etc.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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