brasilein
[ bruh-zil-ee-in ]
/ brəˈzɪl i ɪn /
noun Chemistry.
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Definition for brasilein (2 of 2)
brazilein
or bra·sil·e·in
[ bruh-zil-ee-in ]
/ brəˈzɪl i ɪn /
noun Chemistry.
a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H12O5, obtained by the oxidation of brazilin: used chiefly as a dye for wood and textiles.
Origin of brazilein
British Dictionary definitions for brasilein (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for brasilein (2 of 2)
brazilein
brasilein
/ (brəˈzɪlɪɪn) /
noun
a red crystalline solid obtained by the oxidation of brazilin and used as a dye. Formula: C 16 H 12 O 5
Word Origin for brazilein
C19: from German
Brasilein, from
brazilin