lecanoric Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lec`a*no"ric adjective

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid which is obtained from several varieties of lichen (Lecanora, Roccella, etc.), as a white, crystalline substance, and is called also orsellic, ∨ diorsellinic acid, lecanorin, etc.