An organic compound found in the roots of some madder plants and the chay plant (Oldenlandia umbrella), all belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It was historically used as a red dye in textile production.
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Lurex
A shiny, synthetic yarn made from aluminium-coated plastic, which lends it a distinctive metallic shine. It is woven or stitched…
Hemp
Textile fibre derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which also yields oilseeds, and leaves and flowers with psychoactive properties…
sandstone
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stop bath
An acidic solution that is used to stop the development of photographic film once it is sufficiently developed. It acts…