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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Noting an acid, C21H16O9, found in Roccella intricata and other lichens. The same acid was obtained from certain species of Stereocaulon, and called psoromic acid. It crystallizes in needles which melt at 262–265° C., with decomposition.

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