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

In a new study, researchers picked up signals of the chemical compounds indigotin and indirubin, the key components of indigo dye, they report today in Science Advances.

From Science Magazine

The stamps are usually covered with a black ink made of sulphate of iron, and this is fixed by myrobalans; the Nīlgars usually dye a plain blue with indigotin.

From Project Gutenberg

The colouring principle of indigo is a body named indigotin, to which the formula C16H16N2O2 has been given.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg