e|ryth|rin

e|ryth|rin
e|ryth|rin «ih RIHTH rihn», noun. Chemistry.
1. a colorless substance that is a constituent of various lichens. Formula: C20H22O10
2. a red dye formerly used to color silk.
[< Greek erythrós red + English -in]

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