Category:Phenicine

Phen"i*cine, n. Etym: [gr. foi^nix purple red: cf. F. phénicine.] (chem.) (a) a purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo Is diluted with water. (b) a coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong Nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Watts.