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cetrarin Chem.|ˈsɛtrərɪn, ˈsiː-| [f. mod.L. cetraria, generic name of Iceland moss, f. L. cetra targe, small shield of leather, so called from the shape of the apothecia.] A white crystalline substance (C18H16O8) forming the bitter principle of Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica). Also called cetraric acid |sɪˈtrærɪk|.
1861H. Macmillan Footn. Page Nat. 98 A peculiar astringent principle in it called cetrarin. 1876Harley Mat. Med. 362 Cetraric acid is a bitter, colourless, crystalline substance. 1886Lancet 15 May 938/2 Large doses of extract of cetrarin slightly increase it [the secretion of bile]. |