noun
- Plural of alizarin; organic compounds derived from madder root or synthesized, used as red or orange dyes and pigments in textiles and art.
Usage: technical; chemistry/textile industry
Examples
- The textile factory imported alizarines to produce vibrant red fabrics.
- Alizarines were historically extracted from the roots of the madder plant.
- Modern alizarines are synthesized in laboratories rather than harvested naturally.
- The artist mixed alizarines with oil to create rich crimson tones in the painting.
- Alizarines remain important in the production of high-quality dyes for the fashion industry.