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abietin

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1. n. Alt. of Abietine Source: opted
2. A resinous 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. Watts. Source: webster

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abietine acetic acid alcohol alt balsam boiling canada ether insoluble obtained point resinous smell soluble strong taste turpentine water watts

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abietene abietic abietinic abietite

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