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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indophenol¹

First recorded in 1890–95; indo- + phenol

Word History and Origins

Origin of indophenol¹

C19: from indigo + phenol