indican
A glycoside obtained from plants of genus Indigofera, the source of natural indigo dyeA glycoside obtained from plants of genus Indigofera, the source of natural indigo dye.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)A glycoside obtained from plants of genus Indigofera, the source of natural indigo dye.
(uncountable, usually)An indigo-forming substance found in urine and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin); an indoxyl sulphate of potash.
Forms
plural: indicans| Singular | indican |
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uncountable
Synonyms
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