HEMATEIN

Noun

hematein (countable and uncountable, plural hemateins)

An oxidized derivative of haematoxylin, used in staining.

Anagrams

• ethamine, hematine

Source: Wiktionary


Hem`a*te"in, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: A reddish brown or violet crystalline substance, C16H12O6, got from hematoxylin by partial oxidation, and regarded as analogous to the phthaleins.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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