hə̇ˈstazərə̇n noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hyst- (from Greek hysteros latter, later) + a li zarin; originally formed in German
: a yellow crystalline compound C 14 H 6 O 2 (OH) 2 produced along with its isomer alizarin by condensation of phthalic anhydride and pyrocatechol; 2,3-dihydroxy-anthraquinone