leucoderivative

English

Alternative forms

• leuco-derivative
• leuco derivative

Etymology

From leuco- +‎ derivative, literally "colorless derivative".

Noun

leucoderivative (plural leucoderivatives)

1. A colorless derivative of a substance which normally produces a color or dye.

   We have created polyurethane fibers containing a colorless leucoderivative of a blue-violet dye.

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