Crocin. World English Historical Dictionary

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Chem. [f. L. croc-us saffron + -IN.] A red powder, the coloring matter of Chinese Yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora, with which the robes of Chinese mandarins are dyed. A supposed product of the action of hydrochloric acid on crocin is Crocetin.

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1863–72.  Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 108.

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