haematin

/ˈhɛmətɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A greenish-yellow pigment formed by the action of air on haemoglobin, often used as a dye or pigment in the production of ink and other products.

“The artist used haematin to create a unique greenish hue in her artwork.”

Synonyms

  • haemin
  • hematin

Antonyms

  • bleaching agent