Alizarate

/ˌæl ɪˈzæreɪt/ noun

Definition

A salt or compound formed from alizarin (a red dye) and another chemical; a derivative or combination of alizarin.

Etymology

From 'alizarin' (the red dye) plus suffix '-ate' (forming chemical compound names). Created in chemical nomenclature as alizarin chemistry developed in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

When chemists make dyes, they combine alizarin with other compounds to create different colors and properties—those combinations are called alizarates.

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