arabin

noun — 2 senses

arabin

noun

Etymology From arabic + -in.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Dated A carbohydrate, isomeric with cane sugar, found in gum arabic

2

Dated Mucilage, especially that made of gum arabic

Derived terms
arabinose, pararabin

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