leucoderivative

noun

leucoderivative

noun

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

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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