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Indican
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(Physiol. Chem.)
An indigo-forming substance, found in urine, and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin). Chemically, it is indoxyl sulphate of potash,
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, and is derived from the indol formed in the alimentary canal. Called also uroxanthin
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English
Noun
indican (usually uncountable, plural indicans)
- (organic chemistry) A glucoside obtained from woad and other plants, the source of natural indigo.
- (organic chemistry) An indigo-forming substance found in urine and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin); an indoxyl sulphate of potash.
Synonyms
- (indigo-forming substance found in urine): uroxanthin