Phenicine Definition

noun

(chemistry) A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.

Wiktionary

(chemistry) A colouring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric acid and sulphuric acid on phenylic alcohol.

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Origin of Phenicine

  • Ancient Greek purple red: compare French phénicine.

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