quinacridone

English

Noun

quinacridone (plural quinacridones)

1. (chemistry) An organic compound, a red powder with the molecular formula C₂₀H₁₂N₂O₂, used as a pigment.
   • 2001, Brian Caddy, Forensic Examination of Glass and Paint, page 272:

     Identification of some organic pigments used in red and brown nonmetallic and metallic monocoats – quinacridones.