Physcion
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An organic compound found in some lichens. uncountable
"Several infrequently reported anthraquinone derivates produced by fungi and plants were found during the present research, such as emodin, its methy-derivate physcion and chrysophanol and its respective dimer skyrin."
Example
More examples"Several infrequently reported anthraquinone derivates produced by fungi and plants were found during the present research, such as emodin, its methy-derivate physcion and chrysophanol and its respective dimer skyrin."