ROCCELLIN

Roc*cel"lin, n.

Definition: A red dyestuff, used as a substitute for cochineal, archil, etc. It consists of the sodium salt of a complex azo derivative of naphtol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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INLAY

(noun) (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place


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