What does "bassorin" mean?

An amylose that is a constituent part of a species of gum from Basra (previously called Bassora), tragacanth, and some gum resins.

What is a synonym for "bassorin"?

Common synonyms include: grossulin, resin, tragacanthin.

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An amylose that is a constituent part of a species of gum from Basra (previously called Bassora), tragacanth, and some gum resins. uncountable, usually
"The Agaricus fætens, according to Taci, contains mannite, water, pectic acid, fibrin, bassorin, ligneons and colouring matter"

"The Agaricus fætens, according to Taci, contains mannite, water, pectic acid, fibrin, bassorin, ligneons and colouring matter"

From Bassora + -in.

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