indiretin Chem.
(ɪndɪˈriːtɪn)
[f. indi- + Gr. ῥητίνη resin + -in.]
A dark-brown shining resin, C18H17NO5, one of the components of indigo-brown, obtained by decomposition of indican.
| 1865–72 Watts Dict. Chem. III. 248 The indiretin which still remains in solution is separated by ammonia. 1889 [see indican]. |