cyanin

noun

cy·​a·​nin

ˈsīənə̇n

plural -s

: a violet crystalline anthocyanin pigment C₂₇H₃₀O₁₆ found especially in the petals of the rose, cornflower, and dahlia; cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside

Word History

Etymology

cyan- + -in

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