What's the difference between castoreum and castorin?

Castoreum


Definition:

  • (n.) A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers.

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  • (1) It's amazing what I can absorb in a 10-hour driving shift, and the show that included castoreum (Google it!)

Castorin


Definition:

  • (n.) A white crystalline substance obtained from castoreum.

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