carminic, a. Chem.
(kɑːˈmɪnɪk)
[f. carmine n. + -ic.]
carminic acid: the colouring matter of cochineal; = carmine 1 b.
| 1876 Harley Mat. Med. 791 The latter is called carmine, cochinellin, or carminic acid. 1880 Academy 20 Nov. 368/3 Carminic acid and Tyrian purple. |