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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Polychroite

· Pol·y·chro·ite · IPA
01 n. The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also crocin…
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    The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also crocin, and safranin.(Chem.) Also: crocin, safranin