Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.
- noun A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol.
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- noun chemistry A purple
powder precipitated when asulphuric solution ofindigo isdiluted with water. - noun chemistry A colouring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong
nitric acid andsulphuric acid onphenylic alcohol .
Etymologies
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Ancient Greek purple red: compare French phénicine.
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