morin Chem.
(ˈmɔərɪn)
[a. F. morine, f. L. mōr-us (in mod.L. the name of the genus formerly including the fustic-tree): see -in.]
A yellow colouring matter obtained from fustic.
| 1837 P. Keith Bot. Lex. 259 The colouring matter obtained from Morus tinctoria has been regarded by M. Chevreul as a peculiar substance, and designated by the appellation of morin. 1875 Ure's Dict. Arts III. 365 Morine. This is the name given by Gerhardt to the principal colouring matter of the Morus tinctoria or old fustic. |