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Lac (colorant)

Scope note

A red natural dye obtained from the larvae of the lac insect, Laccifer lacca Kerr, formerly called Coccus laccae.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300013605

Broader Terms used

<colorant for dye and pigment>

Created

13yrs ago

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