A red pigment or dye extracted from the safflower plant (carthamus), used historically in textiles and still studied for modern applications.
From 'carthamus' (safflower) + the suffix '-in' used in chemistry to denote organic compounds and pigments.
Carthamin is the brilliant red pigment that medieval dyers extracted from safflower flowers, and despite the rise of synthetic dyes, it's experiencing a comeback among eco-conscious manufacturers seeking natural colorants.
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