Category:Purpuric

Pur*pu"ric, a. Etym: [cf. F. purpurique.]

1. (med.)

Defn: of or pertaining to purpura. Dunglison.

2. (chem.)

Defn: pertaining to or designating, a nitrogenous acid contained in Uric acid. It is not known in the pure state, but forms well-known Purple-red compounds (as murexide), whence its name.

Note: purpuric acid was formerly used to designate murexan. See Murexan.