rhamnazin

noun

rham·​na·​zin

ˈramnəzə̇n,

ramˈnazᵊn

plural -s

: a pale yellow crystalline dye C₁₇H₁₄O₇ occurring as a glycoside especially in Persian berries; a dimethyl ether of quercetin

Word History

Etymology

rhamn- + -azin (from azine)

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