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Definition of Isatin

1. n. An orange-red crystalline substance, C₈H₅NO₂, obtained by the oxidation of indigo blue. It is also produced from certain derivatives of benzoic acid, and is one important source of artificial indigo.

Definition of Isatin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The indole derivative ''1H-indole-2,3-dione'' that is used in the synthesis of dyes ¹

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Definition of Isatin

1. a chemical compound [n -S] : ISATINIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Isatin

1. An orange-red crystalline substance, C8H5NO2, obtained by the oxidation of indigo blue. It is also produced from certain derivatives of benzoic acid, and is one important source of artificial indigo. Alternative forms:, less properly, isatine See: Isatis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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