# polychroite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The coloring matter of saffron.

## Etymology
From poly- + Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) + -ite. Cf. polychroic. So called because of the change of color on treatment with certain acids.

## Source
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