Chinese red

noun

1
: any of various red pigments: such as
a
: a basic lead chromate (as chrome red)
c
: an iron red
2
b
: indian red
c
: a deep reddish orange that is slightly yellower and stronger than average tomato

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“Chinese red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20red. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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