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Naphthazarin

Naph-thaz′a-rin

,
Noun.
[
Naphtha
lene + ali
zarin
.]
(Chem.)
A dyestuff, resembling alizarin, obtained from naphthoquinone as a red crystalline substance with a bright green, metallic luster; – called also
naphthalizarin
.

Definition 2024


naphthazarin

naphthazarin

English

Noun

naphthazarin (countable and uncountable, plural naphthazarins)

  1. (chemistry) A dyestuff, resembling alizarin, obtained from naphthoquinone as a red crystalline substance with a bright green, metallic lustre.