alizarine

One of the most notable of these is the substance known as alizarine, the coloring matter extracted from the madder root.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 Various

It has led to the discovery of a process of manufacturing artificially the valuable madder dye called alizarine -- a discovery which has revolutionized one of the most important industries of the world -- and this is but one of hundreds of new discoveries with which it has enriched the arts of life or extended chemical science.

Religion and Chemistry 1880

There are three distinct colouring matters which are sold commercially under the name of "alizarine".

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student Franklin Beech

They were the sole producers of certain specialities, such as alizarine colours, anthracene colours, and synthetic indigo.

The riddle of the Rhine, chemical strategy in peace and war ... 1921

The methods of employing the much more important group of colouring matters known as the mordant dyes, which comprise such well-known products as logwood, fustic and alizarine, require more attention.

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student Franklin Beech

The alumina combines with both the oil and the sumac, and the resulting mordant produces a better and more brilliant red with the alizarine.

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student Franklin Beech

In 1869 alizarine was successfully produced from the refuse coal tar of gas works and the calico printing business was revolutionized.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 Various

_ -- It is possible to dye a red with alizarine on cotton which, while being a good colour, is not quite so fast to washing, etc., as a Turkey red.

The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student Franklin Beech

Lime water and alizarine dissolved in alcohol dye violet.

Photographic Reproduction Processes Peter C. Duchochois

Lead acetate and alizarine in ammoniacal solution dye purple.

Photographic Reproduction Processes Peter C. Duchochois