orcein

English - Turkish

Definition of orcein in English Turkish dictionary

orsein

English - English

Definition of orcein in English English dictionary

a dye, related to litmus, that is extracted from the lichen Rocella tinctoria; used as a microscopic stain and as a food colouring

A reddish brown amorphous dyestuff, &?;, obtained from orcin, and forming the essential coloring matter of cudbear and archil

It is closely related to litmus

{i} organic dye of the color brownish-red

Hyphenation

or·ce·in

Synonyms

e121, orchil