phlobaphene

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek φλόος (phlóos, bark) and Ancient Greek βαφή (baphḗ, dye).

Noun

phlobaphene (plural phlobaphenes)

  1. Any of various reddish-brown phenolic substances found in the bark of oak, etc.