(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:36:45

Or"ce*in (?), n. Chem.

A reddish brown amorphous dyestuff, obtained from orcin, and forming the essential coloring matter of cudbear and archil. It is closely related to litmus.

 

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