A red synthetic dye or pigment used in various industrial and artistic applications.
From Latin 'aurum' (gold), chosen because the dye has a golden-red or reddish color reminiscent of gold or amber.
Aurin was one of the first synthetic dyes created after chemists learned to extract and modify coal tar—it transformed the textile industry and meant that vibrant red and gold colors were no longer limited to rare, expensive natural sources!
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