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in•dox•yl
(in dok′sil),USA pronunciation n. [Chem.]
- Chemistrya crystalline compound, C8H7NO, that is obtained by the hydrolysis of indican and is readily oxidized to furnish indigo.
- ind- + (hydr)oxyl 1885–90
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