saliretin Chem.
(sælɪˈriːtɪn)
[ad. F. salirétine (Piria), f. salicin) + Gr. ῥητίνη resin.]
A resinous substance obtained by the action of dilute acids on saligenin.
| 1840 Turner's Elem. Chem. (ed. 6) iii. 861 The white precipitate obtained, when salicine is boiled in dilute muriatic or sulphuric acid is saliretine. 1853 Pharmac. Jrnl. XIII. 88 Saliretin is isomeric with hydruret of benzoyle. |