Definition of Helianthin
1. n. An artificial, orange dyestuff, analogous to tropaolin, and like it used as an indicator in alkalimetry; -- called also methyl orange.
Definition of Helianthin
1. Noun. methyl orange ¹
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Medical Definition of Helianthin
1.
An artificial, orange dyestuff, analogous to tropaolin, and like it used as an indicator in alkalimetry.
Synonym: methyl orange.
Origin: Prob. Fr. L. Helianthes, or NL. Helianthus, sunflower, in allusion to its colour.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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