lac dye

/læk daɪ/
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Definitions of lac dye
  1. noun
    scarlet dye like cochineal; extracted with alkali from stick lac
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    type of:
    dye, dyestuff
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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