Substance used by dyers (6 letters) — Crossword Helper

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Substance used by dyers (6 letter answer)

The Answer

TANNIN

Tags

astringent colorer compound dyer leathermaking substance tannin used vegetable wine

Notes

The answer TANNIN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Wine colorer
Astringent vegetable compound
Compound used in leathermaking

Definition

TANNIN as a noun:

1. (tannin, tannic acid) = any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine