Chem. [f. L. cerasus cherry-tree + -IN.] The insoluble portion of the gum that exudes from the cherry, and other trees.
1838. T. Thomson, Chem. Org. Bodies, 677. Probably arabin was originally in the same state with cerasin.
1854. Balfour, Bot., 29.
Chem. [f. L. cerasus cherry-tree + -IN.] The insoluble portion of the gum that exudes from the cherry, and other trees.
1838. T. Thomson, Chem. Org. Bodies, 677. Probably arabin was originally in the same state with cerasin.
1854. Balfour, Bot., 29.
