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Phenicine

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol.

(2):

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

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Phenicine'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/phenicine.html. 1828.