amido naphthol red

noun

ami·​do naph·​thol red
¦aməˌdō¦-
often capitalized A&N&R
: either of two red acid azo dyes

Word History

Etymology

amid- + naphthol

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amido naphthol red was in 1903

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“Amido naphthol red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amido%20naphthol%20red. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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