ninhydrin

nin·hy·drin

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nin-hahy-drin]
- /nɪnˈhaɪ drɪn/
- /nˈɪnhaɪdrˌɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nin-hahy-drin]
- /nɪnˈhaɪ drɪn/

Definitions of ninhydrin word

noun ninhydrin a white or yellow, toxic, crystalline or powdery compound, C 9 H 4 O 3 ⋅H 2 O, that reddens when heated above 100°C, a monohydrate, soluble in water or alcohol: used primarily as a reagent to detect the presence of various amino acids. 1
noun ninhydrin (organic compound) The aromatic compound 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione which is used as a reagent to detect amines. 1
noun ninhydrin a chemical reagent used for the detection and analysis of primary amines, esp amino acids, with which it forms a derivative with an intense purple colour 0

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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.

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