PINK DYE
\pˈɪŋk dˈa͡ɪ], \pˈɪŋk dˈaɪ], \p_ˈɪ_ŋ_k d_ˈaɪ]\
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Stripped safflower, subcarb. of potass, gr. xviij, spirit of wine; digest for two hours; add distilled water; digest for two hours more, and add distilled vinegar or lemon juice q.s., to reduce it to a fine rose-colour. Used as a cosmetic.
By Robley Dunglison
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