Found 2 items, similar to rhein.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Rhein Rhein n : a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea [syn: Rhine, Rhine River]
English → English (gcide) Definition: rhein Chrysophanic \Chrys`o*phan"ic\, a. Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane. [1913 Webster] Chrysophanic acid (Chem.), a yellow crystalline substance extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock, sienna, chrysarobin, etc., and shown to be a derivative of an anthracene. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases; -- called also rhein, rheic acid, rhubarbarin, etc. [1913 Webster]