naphthazarin en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of naphthalene + alizarin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A dyestuff, resembling alizarin, obtained from naphthoquinone as a red crystalline substance with a bright green, metallic lustre.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| naphthazarins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |