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PURPURIN
Noun
purpurin (countable and uncountable, plural purpurins)
A red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stain
(biochemistry) A protein of the lipocalin family
(historical) A brownish or deep red decorative glass used in ancient times
Source: Wiktionary
Pur"pu*rin, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A dyestuff resembling alizarin, found in madder root, and extracted as an orange or red crystalline substance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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