alorcinic, a. Chem.
(ˌælɔːˈsɪnɪk)
[f. aloe) + orcin + -ic.]
In alorcinic acid, C9H10O3, produced by the action of melting potash upon aloes.
| 1875 Watts Dict. Chem. 2nd Supp. VII. 53 Alorcinic acid is resolved by fusion with potash into acetic acid and orcin. |