dihydroxyindole

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noun

Any dihydroxy derivative of an indole, but especially 5,6-dihydroxyindole that is a melanin precursor

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Meanings

noundihydroxyindole (plural dihydroxyindoles)

plural dihydroxyindoles

  1. chemistryAny dihydroxy derivative of an indole, but especially 5,6-dihydroxyindole that is a melanin precursor
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APA

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