Orcein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orcein is a noun meaning (chemistry) a dye, related to litmus, that is extracted from the lichen Rocella tinctoria; used as a microscopic stain and as a food colouring.
Meaning
(chemistry) a dye, related to litmus, that is extracted from the lichen Rocella tinctoria; used as a microscopic stain and as a food colouring.
Word Forms
- orceins
Synonyms for orcein
Depending on context, synonyms include orchil.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leucoorcein, crocein, croceine, pentacrinin, orchil, chlorocruorin.
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