Chrysanilin

/krɪˈsænɪlɪn/ noun

Definition

A golden-yellow aniline dye or the class of chemical compounds used to produce golden-yellow colors in textiles.

Etymology

From Greek chrysos (gold) + aniline (an organic compound) plus the suffix -in (chemistry), indicating a specific chemical compound.

Kelly Says

Chrysanilin is one of countless dyes chemists invented in the 1800s, and some became household names (like fuchsia) while others like chrysanilin stayed in laboratory notebooks—invention doesn't guarantee fame!

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