GARANCIN

Gar"an*cin (; 104), n. Etym: [F. garance madder, LL. garantia.] (Chem.)

Definition: An extract of madder by sulphuric acid. It consists essentially of alizarin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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