Brasilein
brazilein.
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.
noun
a variant spelling of brazilein
noun
a red crystalline solid obtained by the oxidation of brazilin and used as a dye. Formula: C16H12O5
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