Papyrine

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:48:07

Pap"y*rine (?), n. [Cf. F. papyrin made of paper. See Paper.]

Imitation parchment, made by soaking unsized paper in dilute sulphuric acid.

 

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