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noun
The coloring matter of saffron.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: crocin, safranin
Antonyms: none provided
History
From poly- + Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) + -ite. Cf. polychroic. So called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids.
