Definition

A type of synthetic dye that is usually blue or green in color, often used in various applications such as textiles and biological staining.

Example

The artist used indophenol to create vibrant colors in her paintings.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of indophenol?

No, what is that?

It's actually a type of synthetic dye that's blue or green.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know dyes had such specific names.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indophenol is formed from "indo-" (meaning related to indole, a compound derived from tryptophan) and "phenol" (from Greek "phaino", meaning to show or appear, and the suffix "-ol" indicating an alcohol). The term refers to a class of compounds that contain both indole and phenolic structures, which are often used in dyes and pigments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'indo-' relating to indole, which is a compound, and 'phenol' as a type of alcohol that shows or appears in various chemical reactions. This helps you remember that indophenol is a compound that combines these two chemical structures.

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