indigotin

[ in-dig-uh-tin, in-di-goht-n ]

/ ɪnˈdɪg ə tɪn, ˌɪn dɪˈgoʊt n /

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noun

indigo blue (def. 2).

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Origin of indigotin

First recorded in 1830–40; indigot(ic) + -in²

Words nearby indigotin

indigoid, indigolite, indigo snake, indigo squill, indigotic, indigotin, Indio, indirect, indirect address, indirect characterization, indirect cost

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How to use indigotin in a sentence

To neutralise this purple effect, a small quantity of a yellow dyestuff and a trifle of indigotin are added.
The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing|Watson Smith
The process for estimating the value of indigo given under Indigo is a good process for obtaining Indigotin.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for indigotin

indigotin

/ (ɪnˈdɪɡətɪn, ˌɪndɪˈɡəʊ-) /

noun

another name for indigo (def. 1)

Word Origin for indigotin

C19: from indigo + -in

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