(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:06:21

Pol"y*chro*ite (?), n. [Poly- + Gr. color: cf. F. polychroite.] Chem.

The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also crocin, and safranin.

 

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