brazilein

American

[bruh-zil-ee-in] / brəˈzɪl i ɪn /

Or brasilein

noun

Chemistry.

a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 16 H 12 O 5 , obtained by the oxidation of brazilin: used chiefly as a dye for wood and textiles.

brazilein British

/ brəˈzɪlɪɪn /

noun

a red crystalline solid obtained by the oxidation of brazilin and used as a dye. Formula: C 16 H 12 O 5

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Etymology

Origin of brazilein

brazil(in) + -ein, variant of -in ²

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This is due to the formation of brazilein, C16H12O5�H2O, which is the colouring matter used by the dyer.

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