ruficoccin

/ˌruːfəʊˈkɒsɪn, -kiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A red or reddish-brown pigment derived from the lac bug.

“The artist used rufococcin to add a rich, earthy tone to her painting.”

Synonyms

  • cochineal
  • crimson lake

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll
  • phloroglucinol