crocein

[ kroh-see-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

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

crocein

/ ˈkrəʊsɪɪn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocein¹

< Latin croce ( us ) saffron-colored ( crocus, -eous ) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocein¹

C20: from Latin croceus yellow + -in