indigotin (Meaning)

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indigotin (n)

a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

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See Indigo blue, under Indigo.

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Indigotin, a natural blue dye, is extracted from the leaves of the Indigofera tinctoria plant.
The production of indigotin requires a complex fermentation process that involves macerating the leaves in water.
Indigotin is an essential ingredient in the dyeing of denim fabric, giving it its characteristic blue color.
Natural indigotin has high colorfastness, making it resistant to fading and discoloration.
Synthetic indigotin, which is chemically identical to the natural dye, is often used in commercial textile production due to its cost-effectiveness.
Indigotin is not only used as a dye but also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional herbal medicines.
The indigotin content in a textile can be determined through chemical analysis using spectrophotometry or chromatography.
The use of indigotin dates back to ancient times, with evidence of its use in dyeing textiles found in archaeological sites.
Indigo plants containing indigotin were once widely cultivated for commercial dye production, particularly in India and Egypt.
Modern research is exploring the potential of indigotin in fields such as electronics and biomedicine due to its unique chemical properties.

a blue dye obtained from plants or made syntheticallySee Indigo blue, under Indigo.

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No antonyms found.

Indigotin, a natural blue dye, is extracted from the leaves of the Indigofera tinctoria plant.

The production of indigotin requires a complex fermentation process that involves macerating the leaves in water.

Indigotin is an essential ingredient in the dyeing of denim fabric, giving it its characteristic blue color.

Natural indigotin has high colorfastness, making it resistant to fading and discoloration.