Definitions for: Chrysarobin

[n] a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases

Webster (1913) Definition: Chrys`a*ro"bin, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + araroba a
foreign name of Goa powder + -in.] (Chem.)
A bitter, yellow substance forming the essential constituent
of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid proper; hence
formerly called also chrysphanic acid.

Synonyms: araroba, Goa powder

See Also: powder