metanil yellow

noun

An azo dye used as a pH indicator and sometimes as an illegal adulterant in food products.

Meanings

nounmetanil yellow (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn azo dye used as a pH indicator and sometimes as an illegal adulterant in food products.
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