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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-liz-er-in]
- /əˈlɪz ər ɪn/
- /ə.ˈlɪ.zə.rɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-liz-er-in]
- /əˈlɪz ər ɪn/
Definitions of alizarin word
- noun alizarin a brownish-yellow powder or orange-red crystalline solid used as a dye and in the manufacture of other dyes. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H2(OH)2 3
- noun alizarin a reddish-yellow crystalline compound, C6H4(CO)2C6H2(OH)2, produced by oxidizing anthracene and used in dyeing wool, cotton, and silk and in the manufacture of dyestuffs: it was originally made from madder 3
- noun alizarin a solid appearing reddish-orange as crystals and brownish-yellow as powder, C 14 H 8 O 4 , one of the earliest known dyes, formerly obtained in its natural state from madder and now derived from anthraquinone: used chiefly in the synthesis of other dyes. 1
- noun alizarin A red pigment present in madder root, used in dyeing. 1
- noun alizarin (chemistry) A substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and having a distinctive red colour. 0
- noun alizarin A type of red or crimson dye. 0
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Origin of alizarin
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French alizarine, equivalent to alizar(i) (< Spanish < Arabic al the + ʿaṣārah juice) + -ine -ine1
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Parts of speech for Alizarin
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alizarin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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