• (n.) The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also crocin, and safranin.
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Pol'y·chro·ite noun [
Poly- + Greek ... color: confer French
polychroïte .]
(Chemistry) The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also
crocin , and
safranin .
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