See Also: opsimathy(dictionary)

resorcin (iou) and opsimathy (iou)


resorcin (iou)



resorcin noun. Also resorcine. M19.
[from RES(IN noun + ORCIN.]
Chemistry. = RESORCINOL. Freq. attrib., esp. in names of dyes.

opsimathy (iou)



opsimathy noun. rare. M17.
[Greek opsimathia, from opsimathes late in learning, from opsi- late + math- learn: see -Y3.]
Learning or study late in life.
'opsimath noun a person who begins to learn or study late in life L19.