Chrysophane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chrysophane is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Synonym of clintonite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Synonym of clintonite.
More Meanings
- (archaic, organic chemistry) A glucoside extracted from rhubarb as a bitter, yellow, crystalline powder, yielding chrysophanic acid on decomposition.
Synonyms for chrysophane
Depending on context, synonyms include clintonite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chrysophan, chrysophanol, chrysarobin, chrysogen, chrysandroside, chrysogine.
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