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}]