Abietin

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Abietin \Ab"i*e*tin\, Abietine \Ab"i*e*tine\, n. [See
     {Abietene}.] (Chem.)
     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.


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