amberlite

noun am·ber·lite \ -ˌlīt \

Definition of amberlite

plural -s

: a light yellowish brown that is redder, lighter, and stronger than khaki, lighter, stronger, and slightly redder than walnut brown, and lighter and stronger than cinnamon

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Origin and Etymology of amberlite

probably from Amberlite, a trademark for certain resins

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First Known Use: 1937

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