ruberythrinic acid

noun

rub·​eryth·​rin·​ic acid
¦rübəˌri¦th|rinik-,
¦rüˌberə¦th|

Word History

Etymology

ruberythrinic from German ruberthrin- (in ruberythrinsäure ruberythric acid) (from rub- —from New Latin Rubia—+ erythr- + -in -ine) + English -ic

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“Ruberythrinic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruberythrinic%20acid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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