olivil Chem.
(ˈɒlɪvɪl)
[a. F. olivile, f. olive.]
A crystalline substance obtained from the gum of the olive-tree.
| 1810–26 Henry Elem. Chem. II. 332 Olivile is a name given by M. Pelletier to the substance which remains after gently evaporating the alcoholic solution of the gum which exudes from the olive tree. 1866–77 Watts Dict. Chem. IV. 200 Olivil. C14H18O5..A neutral substance occurring..in the gum of the olive-tree. |
Hence † oˈlivilin. Chem. Obs. = prec.
| 1838 T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 668 From the undissolved portion absolute alcohol dissolves the olivilin, which is deposited in crystals on evaporating the solution. |