PHENICINE

Phen″i‐cine (?), n. [[Gr. φοι̑νιξ purple red: cf. F. phénicine.]] (Chem.) (a) A purple powder precipitated when a sulphuric solution of indigo is diluted with water. (b) A coloring matter produced by the action of a mixture of strong nitric and sulphuric acids on phenylic alcohol. Watts.