indamine

[ in-duh-meen, -min ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a series of basic organic compounds, the simplest having the formula C 12 H 11 N 3 , which form bluish and greenish salts, used in the manufacture of dyes.

indamine

/ -mɪn; ˈɪndəˌmiːn /

noun

1. an organic base used in the production of the dye safranine. Formula: NH 2 C 6 H 4 N:C 6 H 4 :NH
2. any of a class of organic bases with a similar structure to this compound. Their salts are unstable blue and green dyes

Word History and Origins

Origin of indamine¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ind- + amine

Word History and Origins

Origin of indamine¹

C20: from indigo + amine