indigotin

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

noun

1. indigo blue ( def 2 ).

indigotin

/ ˌɪndɪˈɡəʊ-; ɪnˈdɪɡətɪn /

noun

1. another name for indigo

Word History and Origins

Origin of indigotin¹

First recorded in 1830–40; indigot(ic) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of indigotin¹

C19: from indigo + -in

Example Sentences

To neutralise this purple effect, a small quantity of a yellow dyestuff and a trifle of indigotin are added.

From Project Gutenberg

The process for estimating the value of indigo given under Indigo is a good process for obtaining Indigotin.

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