1. Plural of alizarin; organic compounds derived from madder root or synthesized, used as red or orange dyes and pigments in textiles, paints, and inks.
Usage: technical; chemistry/textile industry

Examples

• The textile factory used alizarins to produce vibrant red fabrics.
• Alizarins have been employed in dyeing since ancient times.
• Modern alizarins are often synthesized rather than extracted from plants.
• The artist mixed various alizarins to achieve the desired crimson shade.
• Alizarins remain important in the production of industrial pigments.