Chrysophanic
Pronunciation : Chrys`o*phan"ic
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane. Chrysophanic acid (Chem.), a yellow crystalline substance extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock, sienna, chrysarobin, etc., and shown to be a derivative of an anthracene. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases; -- called also rhein, rheic acid, rhubarbarin, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913