quercitron

• Существительное, обозначающее жёлтый краситель, получаемый из коры дуба кверцитрона, или само дерево — среднее или крупное лиственное дерево, произрастающее в восточной части Северной Америки, с тёмной внешней корой и жёлтой внутренней корой, используемой для дубления.

A noun referring to a yellow dye obtained from the bark of the quercitron oak tree, or to the tree itself, a medium to large deciduous timber tree native to eastern North America with dark outer bark and yellow inner bark used for tanning.

1. Yellow dyeC1formalscientific

   A natural yellow pigment obtained from the inner bark of the quercitron oak tree, used for dyeing fabrics.

   Жёлтый краситель

   • The textile mill used quercitron to achieve a vibrant yellow color.
   • Quercitron was a popular dye in the 18th and 19th centuries.
   • The artisan extracted quercitron from the bark to dye the wool.

   Synonymsflavin

2. Oak tree speciesC1formalamericanscientific

   A medium to large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, with dark outer bark and yellow inner bark used for tanning and dyeing.

   Дуб красильный

   • The quercitron oak is common in the forests of the eastern United States.
   • Quercitron trees have broad, five-lobed leaves with bristle tips.
   • The yellow inner bark of the quercitron is harvested for its tannins.

   Synonymsblack oak