Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fd&c red no. 40

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.16 in modern English

Syllables: fd&c red no. 40
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A color additive composed principally of Allura Red AC; a petroleum-derived synthetic food coloring widely used in U.S. foods, cosmetics, and medications.

Example Sentences

"Red dye No. 40: red 40, FD&C Red No. 40 or Allura Red AC"

Synonyms

Allura Red AC E129 Red 40

Questions

What does fd&c red no. 40 mean?: A color additive composed principally of Allura Red AC; a petroleum-derived synthetic food coloring widely used in U.S. foods, cosmetics, and medications.

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