erthritic

[Eng. erythrit (e), and suff. -ic (Chem) (q. v.).] Pertaining or relating to Eryth. rite (q. v.). erythritic-acid, s. Chem.: A monobasic tetratomic acid, C4H8O5, or CH2(OH)-CH(OH)CH(OH)-COOH. Erythritic acid, also called erythroglucinic acid, is obtained by the oxidation of erythrite with platinum black in an aqueous solution. It forms a deliquescent ma , which is soluble in water and in alcohol. It forms salts. ě-ryth-ro-, pref . [Lat. erythros; Gr. erythros= red, of the color of nectar and wine; cogn. with Lat. ruber , rutilis , and with Sansc. rudhiram = blood, and rõhit as =red.] Bot., .: Red, pale red. ě-rỹth-ro-gen, s. gennao to produce.] [Greek erythros=red, and Chem.: A substance originally colorle , but reddoned by acids, supposed by Hope to be contained in flowers.