Meaning Of The Word Orcein

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orcein in American English
a brownish-red, crystalline dye, C28H24N2O7, the main coloring matter of orchil, obtained from lichens or by treating orcinol with ammonia, and used as a biological stain, reagent, etc.
noun: a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol

orcein in British English
noun: a brown crystalline material formed by the action of ammonia on orcinol and present in orchil: used as a dye, biological stain, and antiseptic. Formula: C28 H24 O7N2

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