glaucin

/ˈɡlɔːsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of indole alkaloid.

“Researchers studied the effects of glaucin on the plant’s growth patterns.”

2. verb

To make blue or bluish-green in color, especially due to the presence of copper compounds.

“The glaucin of the copper ore affected the surrounding water.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • indole