crocein

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CIDE DICTIONARY

crocein, n. [See Croceous.].

A name given to any one of several yellow or scarlet dyestuffs of artificial production and complex structure. In general they are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol. [1913 Webster]

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