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noun
An iodine compound obtained as a yellowish-grey powder by the action of iodine on phenolphthalein.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: tetraiodophenolphthalein
Antonyms: none provided
History
From nose and phenol; it was originally used to treat nasal conditions.
