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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dok-sil]
- /ɪnˈdɒk sɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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