Perkin's mauve
(also Perkin's purple, Perkin's violet) Chemistry
noun
The dye mauve, first prepared by Perkin in 1856 and the first synthetic dye to be used commercially.
- Named by Perkin aniline purple, from its being made by oxidizing crude aniline with potassium dichromate..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in All the Year Round.
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