Leuco

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to leuco dyes and their related compounds. not-comparable

    "leuco base"

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leucleukleuko

Example

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"The amination mechanism of leucoquinizarin was investigated on the basis of the kinetics and structures of leuco compounds."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λευκός (leukós, “white”).

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