The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Palmin \Pal"min\, n. [From palma Christi: cf. F. palmine.]
(Chem.)
(a) A white waxy or fatty substance obtained from castor oil.
(b) Ricinolein. [Obs.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Ricinolein \Ric`in*o"le*in\, n. [L. ricinus castor-oil plant +
oleum oil.] (Chem.)
The glycerin salt of ricinoleic acid, occuring as a
characteristic constituent of castor oil; -- formerly called
palmin.
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