Definition of Betulin

Bet´u`lin
n.1.(Chem.) a term originally applied to a substance obtained as a resin or tar by extraction from the outer bark of the common European white birch (Betula alba); now referring to the chemical compound (C30H50O2) having a cyclopentanophenanthrene ring system, which is the main constituent of that extract, and which may be obtained crystalline; - called also birch camphor.


Search

Word:

Browse

Betroth
Betrothal
Betrothment
Betrust
Betrustment
Betso
Better
Better half
better-known
better-looking
better-off
bettering
Betterment
Bettermost
Betterness
Bettong
Bettongia
Bettor
Betty
Betulaceae
Betumble
Betutor
Between
Between decks
Between ourselves
Between wind and water
Betwixt
Betwixt and between
Beurre
bevatron
Bevel
Bevel gear
Bevel wheel
Beveled
Bevelment
Bever
Bever gear
Beverage
Bevile
Beviled
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
© 2009 Interapple, Inc.Cover