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crocein

[ kroh-see-in ]

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noun

, Chemistry.

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

crocein

/ ˈkrəʊsɪɪn /

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crocein¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crocein¹

C20: from Latin croceus yellow + -in

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