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butter yellow

noun

Definitions

  1. A light, soft yellow colour.

  2. An azo dye with the formula C₆H₅N₂C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂, used as a food additive in butter and…

    An azo dye with the formula C₆H₅N₂C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂, used as a food additive in butter and margarine before its toxicity was recognized.

  3. Having a light, soft yellow colour.

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