polychroite
Meanings
noun
- The coloring matter of saffron.
Word forms
Etymology
From poly- + Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) + -ite. Cf. polychroic. So called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids.
Synonyms
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