Chem. [f. as prec. + -IN.] (See quot. 1863.)
1844. Mech. Mag., XLI. 167. The Colorine of commerce is the residue from the distillation of the alcoholic liquid obtained in the treatment of the charbon sulphurique with spirits of wine.
1863–72. Watts, Dict. Chem., Colorin, a colouring matter obtained by Robiquet and Colin from madder, since shown to be impure alizarin.
1870. J. W. Slater, Manual of Colours, 50. Colorin.
