English

Etymology
See term|abietene.

Alternative spellings
abietine

Noun
en-noun|-

1. organic chemistry A resin obtained from Strasburg turpentine or Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic acid, and in ether.

References
R:1913

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• 2007-12-06 18:45 - Williamsayers79 - /* Noun */ organic chem

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