xanthein

xanthein
Xanthin Xan"thin, n. [Gr. xanqo`s yellow.] 1. same as {xanthine}. [1913 Webster]

2. (Chem.) A yellow insoluble coloring matter extracted from yellow flowers; specifically, the coloring matter of madder. [Formerly written also {xanthein}.] [1913 Webster]

3. (Chem.) One of the gaseous or volatile decomposition products of the xanthates, and probably identical with carbon disulphide. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]


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