a. Chem. [f. AL(OE) + ORCIN + -IC.] In Alorcinic acid, C9H10O3, produced by the action of melting potash upon aloes.
1875. Watts, Dict. Chem., 2nd Supp. VII. 53. Alorcinic acid is resolved by fusion with potash into acetic acid and orcin.
