'Polychroite' definitions:

Definition of 'Polychroite'

From: GCIDE
  • Polychroite \Pol"y*chro*ite\, n. [Poly- + Gr. ? color: cf. F. polychro["i]te.] (Chem.) The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; -- called also crocin, and safranin. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'polychroite'

From: GCIDE
  • Crocin \Cro"cin\ (kr?"s?n), n. [Gr. ???? saffron.] (Chem.) (a) The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora. --Watts. (b) A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite. [1913 Webster]