Leucoorcein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leucoorcein is a noun meaning (chemistry) A particular fraction of litmus, purplish-red compound that is one of the principal components of litmus, a mixture of dyes extracted from lichens and used as a pH indicator.
Meaning
(chemistry) A particular fraction of litmus, purplish-red compound that is one of the principal components of litmus, a mixture of dyes extracted from lichens and used as a pH indicator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leucopeonidin, orcein, leucocyanidin, leucofisetinidin, leucorobinetinidin, leucinol.
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