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morin

morin

1 9.9
A yellow pigment from some plants used as a dye and for chemical tests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: morina
  • The morin pigment is bright.

Examples

  • Chemists often use morin as a reagent in various analytical procedures.

  • The chemist analyzed the morin in the sample.

  • Researchers isolated morin from the bark of the old tree for laboratory testing.

  • The yellow color in the sample was due to the presence of morin.

  • The scientist used morin to test the plant samples for their chemical properties.

  • The dye made from morin produced a vibrant yellow color for the fabric.

  • Some artists prefer morin as a natural pigment in their paintings.

Synonyms

massicotite
vsmorin
  • Specialized
9.9

A yellow mineral powder made of lead used as a pigment

is a plant derived yellow pigment used in analysis and dyeing

Surface Forms

morin singular
morins plural

Etymology

Morin comes from old plant names like morus 'mulberry', because this yellow pigment was first found in tree bark and leaves. So, remember morin as a plant 'yellow' used for dyeing and in chemical tests.