ALL meanings of isatin
i·sa·tin
I i - 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 (organic chemistry) The indole derivative 1H-indole-2,3-dione, used in the synthesis of dyes. 0
- 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