hystazarin

noun

hys·​taz·​a·​rin

hə̇ˈstazərə̇n

plural -s

: a yellow crystalline compound C₁₄H₆O₂(OH)₂ produced along with its isomer alizarin by condensation of phthalic anhydride and pyrocatechol; 2,3-dihydroxy-anthraquinone

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hyst- (from Greek hysteros latter, later) + alizarin; originally formed in German

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