naphthazarin

noun

naphthazarin

noun

Etymology Blend of naphthalene + alizarin.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A dyestuff, resembling alizarin, obtained from naphthoquinone as a red crystalline substance with a bright green, metallic lustre.

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