POLYCHROITE

Meaning of POLYCHROITE in English

noun the coloring matter of saffron;

formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids;

called also crocin, and safranin.

Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012

POLYCHROITE — (n.) The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain …
Английский словарь Webster
POLYCHROITE — ( n. ) The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
CROCIN — (n.) A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite.
Английский словарь Webster
CROCIN — ( n. ) A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
CROCIN — noun the coloring matter of chinese yellow pods, the fruit of gardenia grandiflora. 2. crocin ·noun a red powder (called …
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