alizarine

Other forms: alizarines

Definitions of alizarine

1. noun

   an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing
   synonyms: alizarin

   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.)