English Explanatory Dictionary

orsellic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acid found in certain lichens, such as orchil.

Word forms

orsellic acid orseillic acid

Etymology

From French orseille (“archil”). See archil.

Derived words

orsellate
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