phenicine
Meanings
noun
- A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.
- A colouring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric acid and sulphuric acid on phenylic alcohol.
Word forms
Etymology
Ancient Greek purple red: compare French phénicine.
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