ALKANNIN


Meaning of ALKANNIN in English

/al kan"in/ , n. Chem.

a dark red, amorphous, water-insoluble powder, C 16 H 16 O 5 , obtained from the root of the alkanet: used chiefly for coloring fats, oils, and pharmaceuticals.

[ alkann ( a ) alchanna (see ALKANET) + -IN 2 ]

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