amberlite

noun

am·​ber·​lite

-ˌlīt

plural -s

: a light yellowish brown that is redder, lighter, and stronger than khaki, lighter, stronger, and slightly redder than walnut brown, and lighter and stronger than cinnamon

Word History

Etymology

probably from Amberlite, a trademark for certain resins

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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