MUREXIDE
\mjˈʊɹɪksˌa͡ɪd], \mjˈʊɹɪksˌaɪd], \m_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_ɪ_k_s_ˌaɪ_d]\
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A crystalline nitrogenous substance having a splendid dichroism, being green by reflected light and garnet-red by transmitted light. It was formerly used in dyeing calico, and was obtained in a large quantities from guano. Formerly called also ammonium purpurate.
By Oddity Software
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A crystalline nitrogenous substance having a splendid dichroism, being green by reflected light and garnet-red by transmitted light. It was formerly used in dyeing calico, and was obtained in a large quantities from guano. Formerly called also ammonium purpurate.
By Noah Webster.
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[Latin] A dichroic crystalline substance, C8H4N5O6 (NH4) + H2O, obtained from guano; used as a pigment. M. is formed, with the production of a purple color, when substances containing uric acid are treated with nitric acid, evaporated to dryness, and moistened with ammonia-water (M. test for uric acid).
By Alexander Duane
