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Alcian Blue

noun
Al·​cian Blue | \ ˈal-sh(ē-)ən-\

Definition of Alcian Blue

: a blue to bluish-green phthalocyanine ingrain dye

— called also Alcian Blue 8GX

First Known Use of Alcian Blue

1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Alcian Blue

Alcian of unknown origin

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