orcin (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.
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