Etymology

rufol

R1U1F4O1L1

Today it means: A phenol derivative of anthracene which on oxidation produces a red dyestuff related to anthraquinone. Full definition →

Latin rufus
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  1. Latin · derived fromrufus“reddish”
  2. English todayrufol

Latin rufus (“reddish”) + -ol.

Words from the same roots

Latinrufus all →

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