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Definition of Phenicine

1. n. A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.

Medical Definition of Phenicine

1. A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water. A colouring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Origin: Gr. Foi^nix purple red: cf. F. Phenicine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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