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Rufol

Ru′fol

,
Noun.
[L.
rufus
reddish +
-ol
.]
(Chem.)
A phenol derivative of anthracene obtained as a white crystalline substance, which on oxidation produces a red dyestuff related to anthraquinone.

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rufol

rufol

English

Noun

rufol

  1. (chemistry) A phenol derivative of anthracene which on oxidation produces a red dyestuff related to anthraquinone.

Etymology

Latin rufus reddish + -ol.

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