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A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.

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  1. n. A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water.
  2. n. A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol.
  3. (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.