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indoxyl

in·dox·yl
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dok-sil]
    • /ɪnˈdɒk sɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dok-sil]
    • /ɪnˈdɒk sɪl/

Definitions of indoxyl word

  • noun indoxyl a crystalline compound, C 8 H 7 NO, that is obtained by the hydrolysis of indican and is readily oxidized to furnish indigo. 1
  • noun indoxyl (organic compound) A hydroxyl derivative of indole produced by bacterial degradation of indoleacetic acid. 1
  • noun indoxyl a yellow water-soluble crystalline compound occurring in woad as its glucoside and in urine as its ester. Formula: C8H7NO 0
  • noun indoxyl a compound, C8H7NO, produced by the hydrolysis of indican and synthesized by several methods: it is important in the synthesis of indigo 0
  • noun indoxyl (organic chemistry) A hydroxyl derivative of indole produced by bacterial degradation of indoleacetic acid. 0

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Origin of indoxyl

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; ind- + (hydr)oxyl

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indoxyl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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