quinizarin

Meanings

• noun

  Quinizarin is a pigment derived from the resin of certain trees, particularly the red sandalwood tree.

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Variants

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quinacrine , quinacrines

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Etymology

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Quinizarin is derived from the Latin word 'quinus' meaning five and 'izare' meaning to make or prepare, due to the historical process of extracting the pigment which involved the use of five different solvents.

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Trivia

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1. Quinizarin was once used as a food colorant, but was later banned due to its potential toxicity.

2. Quinizarin is also known as red lead ore and is a mineral composed of lead oxide and hydroxide.

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1. Sandalwood: A type of wood used for various purposes including making furniture, perfumes, and as a traditional medicine. Quinizarin is derived from the resin of the red sandalwood tree.

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Culture

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Quinizarin has been used extensively in art and painting due to its vibrant red color. It was widely used in the production of vermilion, a traditional Chinese and Indian pigment.

How to Memorize "quinizarin"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize quinizarin, visualize a tree releasing a red resin that is then extracted and used as a pigment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quinizarin with the vibrant red color of a rose or the color of a ripe tomato.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quin-iz-ar-in' to remember the word.

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