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alizarin
DEFINITIONS OF:
alizarin
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n
an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing
Synonyms:
alizarine
Types:
alizarin carmine
,
alizarin crimson
,
alizarin red
any of various acid dyes; used for dyeing wool scarlet red
Type of:
pigment
dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)
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