Leucoderivative

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A colorless derivative of a substance which normally produces a color or dye.

    "We have created polyurethane fibers containing a colorless leucoderivative of a blue-violet dye."

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"We have created polyurethane fibers containing a colorless leucoderivative of a blue-violet dye."

Etymology

From leuco- + derivative, literally "colorless derivative".

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