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indophenol

[ in-doh-fee-nawl, -nol ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a quinonimine derivative that is the parent substance of the blue and green indophenol dyes.
  2. any derivative of this compound.
  3. any of various related dyes.


indophenol

/ ˌɪndəʊˈfiːnɒl /

noun

  1. a derivative of quinonimine. Formula: HOC 6 H 4 NC 6 H 4 O
  2. any of a class of derivatives of this compound, esp one of the blue or green dyes that are used for wool and cotton
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of indophenol1

First recorded in 1890–95; indo- + phenol
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indophenol1

C19: from indigo + phenol

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