polychroite

See also: polychroïte

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) +‎ -ite. Cf. polychroic. So called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids.

Noun

polychroite (uncountable)

1. (obsolete, organic chemistry) The coloring matter of saffron.

   Synonyms: crocin, safranin

References

• “polychroite”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• hypoteloric