noun
- Plural of crocein; synthetic dyes derived from coal tar, typically orange or red in color, used in textiles and other industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry; historical use in textile industry
Examples
- The textile factory used croceins to produce vibrant orange fabrics in the early 20th century.
- Croceins were among the first synthetic dyes to be commercially manufactured on a large scale.
- The chemist studied the properties of various croceins for industrial dyeing applications.