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in⋅da⋅mine

[in-duh-meen, -min]
–noun Chemistry.
any of a series of basic organic compounds, the simplest having the formula C12H11N3, which form bluish and greenish salts, used in the manufacture of dyes.
Compare quinonimine.


Origin:
1885–90; ind- + amine
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in·da·mine   (ĭn'də-mēn')   
n.  Any of a group of organic bases forming unstable bluish or greenish salts and used in making dyes.

[ind(igo) + amine.]
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Main Entry: ind·amine
Pronunciation: 'in-d&-"mEn
Function: noun
: any of a series of organic bases of which the simplest has the formulaC12H11N3 and which form salts that are unstable blue and green dyes
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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