indophenol

American  

[in-doh-fee-nawl, -nol] / ˌɪn doʊˈfi nɔl, -nɒl /

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.

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indophenol British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of indophenol

First recorded in 1890–95; indo- + phenol