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anthragallol

noun
an·thra·gal·lol | \-ˈgaˌlōl, -läl\
plural -s

Definition of anthragallol 

: an orange crystalline compound C14H5O2(OH)3 used as a brown mordant dye; 1,2,3-trihydroxy-anthraquinone

— called also alizarine brown, anthracene brown

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History and Etymology for anthragallol

International Scientific Vocabulary anthr- + gallic + -ol

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