Definition of tragacanthin. Meaning of tragacanthin. Synonyms of tragacanthin

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Definition of tragacanthin

tragacanthin
Cerasin Cer"a*sin, n. (Chem.) A white amorphous substance, the insoluble part of cherry gum; -- called also meta-arabinic acid. 2. (Chem.) A gummy mucilaginous substance; -- called also bassorin, tragacanthin, etc.

Meaning of tragacanthin from wikipedia

- which can be stirred into a paste. The major fractions are known as tragacanthin, highly water-soluble as a mucilaginous colloid, and the chemically related...