Ext D&C color

noun

ˈeks(t)ˌdēənˌsē-

: any of the synthetic dyes that in certified batches are permitted for use only in drugs and cosmetics to be applied externally compare d&c color , fd&c color

Word History

Etymology

abbreviation of external drug and cosmetic color

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