thioindigo

/ˈθaɪ.əʊɪnˈdaɪ.goʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic blue dye derived from indigo.

“The artist used thioindigo to create a vibrant blue hue in her latest painting.”

2. chemistry

A blue dye derived from indigo by treatment with sulfur.

“The chemist isolated thioindigo from the indigo plant and studied its properties.”

Synonyms

  • blue dye
  • indigo dye

Antonyms

  • green dye
  • red dye