murexide Chem.
(ˈmjʊərɛksaɪd)
Also murexid.
[f. murex + -ide.]
Purpurate of ammonia. Also attrib.
| 1838 R. D. Thomson in Brit. Ann. for 1839 (ed. R. D. Thomson) 383 Murexid, or purpurate of ammonia of Prout. 1841 Brande Chem. (ed. 5) 1384 Murexid.—This term has been applied by Liebig and Wöhler to Dr. Prout's purpurate of ammonia. 1875 Ure's Dict. Arts III. 378 The murexide colours are very fresh and brilliant. 1876 G. B. Goode Anim. Resources U.S. 93 Series of murexides, or purpurate of ammonia dyes, made from guano. 1885 W. Roberts Urin. & Renal Dis. iii. (ed. 4) 68 A bright violet hue (murexid) is instantly developed. |