Chrysarobin \Chrys`a*ro"bin\, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + araroba a
foreign name of Goa powder + -in.] (Chem.)
A bitter, yellow substance forming the essential constituent
of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid proper; hence
formerly called also {chrysphanic acid}.
chrysarobin
n : a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases [syn: {araroba},
{Goa powder}]