brazilin

noun
braz·​i·​lin | \ ˈbrazələ̇n, brəˈzil-\
variants: or less commonly brasilin
plural -s

Definition of brazilin

: a white or pale yellow phenolic compound C16H14O5 obtained from brazilwoods of the genus Caesalpinia and used especially formerly in dyeing because of its ready oxidation to brazilein

History and Etymology for brazilin

French brésiline, from brésil brazilwood (from Old French bresil, probably from Old Spanish brasil) + -ine

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