English Explanatory Dictionary

purpurin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stain
  2. A protein of the lipocalin family
  3. A brownish or deep red decorative glass used in ancient times

Word forms

purpurin purpurins purpurine

Derived words

benzopurpurin isopurpurin
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