Alkannin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alkannin is a noun meaning A natural dye and naphthoquinone derivative obtained from the borage plant Alkanna tinctoria, used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
Meaning
A natural dye and naphthoquinone derivative obtained from the borage plant Alkanna tinctoria, used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
Word Forms
- alkannins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include naphthazarin, alkanet, anotta, calanquinone, indoaniline, acenaphthoquinone.
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