TARTRAZINE


Meaning of TARTRAZINE in English

[ 'tα:trəzi:n ]

■ noun Chemistry a brilliant yellow synthetic dye derived from tartaric acid and used to colour food, drugs, and cosmetics.

Origin

C19: from Fr. tartre 'tartar' + azo- + -ine 4 .

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