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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as porphyritic.
  • Noting an acid, C10H4N2O7, obtained from euxanthone by the action of nitric acid. With ammonium carbonate it produces a deep-red color.

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  • adjective Pertaining to porphyry.
  • adjective Pertaining to porphyria.

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