noun
- A synthetic red or orange dye derived from coal tar, used in textiles and other industrial applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical; also called croceine
Examples
- Crocein was widely used in the textile industry during the late 19th century.
- The chemist synthesized crocein from aromatic compounds.
- Crocein produces a vibrant red color when applied to fabric.
- Industrial dye manufacturers developed crocein as an alternative to natural dyes.