isatin

i·sa·tin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-suh-tin]
- /ˈaɪ sə tɪn/
- /ˈɪsətˌɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-tin]
- /ˈaɪ sə tɪn/

Definitions of isatin word

noun isatin a yellowish-red or orange, crystalline, water-soluble solid, C 8 H 5 NO 2 , used chiefly in the synthesis of vat dyes. 1
noun isatin (organic compound) The indole derivative 1H-indole-2,3-dione, used in the synthesis of dyes. 1
noun isatin a yellowish-red crystalline compound soluble in hot water, used for the preparation of vat dyes. Formula: C8H5NO2 0
noun isatin a reddish-orange, crystalline compound, C8H5NO2, produced by the oxidation of indigo and used in making dyes 0
noun isatin (organic chemistry) The indole derivative 1H-indole-2,3-dione, used in the synthesis of dyes. 0

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Origin of isatin

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Greek isát(is) woad + -in2

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isatin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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