chrysazin

noun

chrys·​a·​zin

ˈkrisəzə̇n

plural -s

: an orange or reddish brown compound C₁₄H₆O₂(OH)₂ used as a dye intermediate; 1,8-dihydroxy-anthraquinone

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary chrysammic + alizarin

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