carminic,a.Chem.|kɑːˈmɪnɪk| [f. carmine n. + -ic.] carminic acid: the colouring matter of cochineal; = carmine 1 b. 1876Harley Mat. Med. 791 The latter is called carmine, cochinellin, or carminic acid.1880Academy 20 Nov. 368/3 Carminic acid and Tyrian purple.