What is another word for alizarin?

Pronunciation: [ˈalɪzəɹˌɪn] (IPA)

Alizarin is a synthetic organic compound used as a red dye. It can also be used in the manufacture of other dyes and pigments and has been used as a mordant for printing textile fabrics. Synonyms for alizarin include 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, 1,2-anthraquinonediol, Mordant Red 11, and Turkey Red. It has a bright red color and is often used to dye cotton and wool fabrics. Alizarin is also used in the manufacturing of lake pigments which are used in paints and inks. It is an important compound in the field of textile chemistry due to its versatile properties.

What are the hypernyms for Alizarin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Alizarin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for alizarin (as nouns)

Usage examples for Alizarin

All interpretations of osteological characters are based on specimens cleared in potassium hydroxide and stained with alizarin red.
"A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla"
William E. Duellman
But this indigenous product has been ousted by alizarin, a colouring agent made from coal-tar, which is imported from Germany, and is about thirty per cent cheaper than the native dye.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
Osteological data were obtained from specimens that were cleared in potassium hydroxide, stained with alizarin red, and stored in glycerine.
"Middle American Frogs of the Hyla microcephala Group"
William E. Duellman M. J. Fouquette

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