haematexylin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hæm`a*tex"y*lin noun (Also<

• Haematexylin
• Hæmatexylin

)

Etymology

See Hæmatoxylon.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) The coloring principle of logwood. It is obtained as a yellow crystalline substance, C16H14O6, with a sweetish taste. Formerly called also hematin.