crocein

[ kroh-see-in ]

nounChemistry.
  1. any of several acid azo dyes producing orange or scarlet colors.

Origin of crocein

1
<Latin croce(us) saffron-colored (see crocus, -eous) + -in2
  • Also cro·ce·ine [kroh-see-in, -een]. /ˈkroʊ si ɪn, -ˌin/.

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British Dictionary definitions for crocein

crocein

/ (ˈkrəʊsɪɪn) /


noun
  1. any one of a group of red or orange acid azo dyes

Origin of crocein

1
C20: from Latin croceus yellow + -in

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