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Definition of Pittacal

1. n. A dark blue substance obtained from wood tar. It consists of hydrocarbons which when oxidized form the orange-yellow eupittonic compounds, the salts of which are dark blue.

Definition of Pittacal

1. Noun. (organic compound) A dark blue dyestuff, the first to be commercially produced. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pittacal

1. A dark blue substance obtained from wood tar. It consists of hydrocarbons which when oxidized form the orange-yellow eupittonic compounds, the salts of which are dark blue. Origin: Gr, pitch + beautiful: cf. F. Pittacale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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