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crocein

American

[kroh-see-in] / ˈkroʊ si ɪn /

Also croceine

noun

Chemistry.

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

crocein British

/ ˈkrəʊsɪɪn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of crocein

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

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