phenicine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Phen"i*cine noun

Etymology

Gr. foi^nix purple red: cf. F. phénicine.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) (a) A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water. (b) A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Watts.