algocyan

/ˌælɡəˈsaɪ.ən/

Definitions

1. noun

a blue pigment derived from a combination of aluminum chloride and sodium cyanide, used in the manufacture of cyanidated dyes and pigments.

“The chemist used al cocyan in the production of the vibrant blue dye.”

Synonyms

  • aluminum chloride compound
  • cyanide-based pigment

Antonyms

  • alkaline pigment
  • oxide-based pigment