Crocein

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several synthetic yellow or scarlet dyestuffs that are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol. uncountable, usually

Etymology

See croceous, + -in.

Related phrases

sulphonic acid

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