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indigotin

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪgətɪn, ˌɪndɪˈgəʊtɪn/

Definition of indigotin

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a dark blue crystalline compound which is the main constituent of the dye indigo.
    • Chemical formula: (C8H6N0)2

Origin:

mid 19th century: from indigo + -t- (for ease of pronunciation) + -in1

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