kermesic
- noun
- Archaic
:
carmesí
- The ancient textiles were often dyed with kermesic to achieve a rich, scarlet color.
- kermesic acid
Examples
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Our results confirm the presence of the red pigment kermesic acid in K. echinatus extracts.
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Our hypothesis, backed by our long-term observations, is supported by the color quality of kermesic acid, by the relative concentration of the pigment, and by the prevalence of K. echinatus in Israel.
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The spectrum of substance 3a was similar to that of kermesic acid (Ka; maximum at 480 nm).
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Keywords: coccoid scale; kermes oak; kermesic acid; pigments; scarlet dye
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The artist used kermesic dye to create vibrant red hues in her painting.
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In historical records, kermesic was highly valued for its use in royal garments due to its striking red shade.
Synonyms
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7.5
A deep red color or the dye used to make it
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9.9
A red dye made from dried insects used to color food and fabric
A bright deep red color made from an insect dye
A bright orange-red color used to dye cloth
A bright orange-red color traditionally used to dye cotton cloth
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Etymology
The word kermesic comes from kermes, the old red dye made from tiny insects and is the same root as the English word crimson. So, kermesic can mean the 'red' dye itself or the deep red shade it produces.