chrysophenine: Meaning and Definition of

chry•soph•e•nine

Pronunciation: (kri-sof'u-nēn", -nin), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a bright yellow dye derived from stilbene, used chiefly for dyeing leather and textiles.
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