Chrysophenine

/ˌkrɪsoʊˈfɛnaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing chrysophenin, a golden-yellow synthetic dye or pigment.

Etymology

Formed from 'chrysophenin' with the adjectival suffix '-ine', allowing the noun referring to the chemical compound to describe objects or substances containing it.

Kelly Says

Synthetic dyes have an amazing origin story—they were invented partly by accident when chemists were trying to make quinine medicine, and one failed experiment accidentally created the first synthetic purple dye!

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