alloxanPronunciation: /aˈlɒks(ə)n/Definition of alloxan noun [mass noun] Chemistry an acidic compound obtained by the oxidation of uric acid and isolated as an efflorescent crystalline hydrate. Chemical formula: C4H2N2O4 Origin: mid 19th century: from all(antoin) + ox(alic) + -analloxan in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of alloxan in the US English dictionary
