Purplish Pink (Noun)
Meaning
A pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The discovery of the new purplish-pink dye in 1859 sparked a trend in fashion during that era.
- Magenta, a purplish-pink dye discovered in 1859, became widely used due to its vibrant and long-lasting color.
- Chemists isolated the purplish-pink colorant from coal tar, leading to its massive production in the late 19th century.
- Following its discovery in 1859, the purplish-pink color began appearing in various fabrics and textiles.
- In the same year the Battle of Solferino was fought, a brilliant purplish-pink dye was discovered, completely changing the world of textiles.