n. (Chem.) Same as Isorcin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Iso- + orcin. ] (Chem.) A crystalline hydrocarbon derivative, metameric with orcin, but produced artificially; -- called also
n. [ Resin + orcin. So called because in its higher homologue it resembles orcin. ] (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance of the phenol series, obtained by melting certain resins, as galbanum, asafetida, etc., with caustic potash. It is also produced artificially and used in making certain dyestuffs, as phthalein, fluorescein, and eosin. [ 1913 Webster ]