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brazilein
or bra·sil·e·in
[ bruh-zil-ee-in ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 16 H 12 O 5 , obtained by the oxidation of brazilin: used chiefly as a dye for wood and textiles.
brazilein
/ brəˈzɪlɪɪn /
noun
- a red crystalline solid obtained by the oxidation of brazilin and used as a dye. Formula: C 16 H 12 O 5
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brazilein1
brazil(in) + -ein, variant of -in 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brazilein1
C19: from German Brasilein , from brazilin
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