murexide

[ myoo-rek-sahyd, -sid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a reddish-purple, crystalline, sparingly water-soluble solid, C 8 H 8 N 6 O 6 , having a green luster, formerly used as a dye.

Word History and Origins

Origin of murexide¹

First recorded in 1830–40; murex + -ide ( def )

Example Sentences

Murexide is turned, by potassa, gray in its light shades and violet in its dark ones.

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The third group includes safflower, magenta, and murexide (light shades).

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A little ammonia is then added, when the fine purple murexide stain will be produced.

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The edge of the hatch split open, pouring acrid Murexide fumes into the cabin.

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When an alkaline solution of murexide is precipitated by an acid, a light shining powder results, called purpuric acid.

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