MANDARIN

n. Ma2n'das-ri2n. The m. orange, [a, 35.] See CITRUS bigaradia myrtifolia.Wol. A volatile oil obtained by expre ion from the peel of m. oranges. When distilled it is a colorle hydrocarbon, Ci H le; before distillation it has a yellow color and a mild, pleasant smell and taste. [B, 5, 270 (a, 38).] See also under CITRUS. [s. 703]