(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:41:40

Rhe"ic (?), a. [NL. Rheum rhubarb, Gr. See Rhubarb.] Chem.

Pertaining to, or designating, an acid (commonly called chrysophanic acid) found in rhubarb (Rheum).

[Obsoles.]

 

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