"Leuc-" is a word in ENGLISH
Same as Leuco-.
A combining form signifying white, colorless; specif. (Chem.),
denoting an extensive series of colorless organic compounds, obtained
by reduction from certain other colored compounds; as, leucaniline,
leucaurin, etc.
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A gaseous compound of carbon and hydrogen, in the proportion of two atoms of the former to two of the …
Read the complete definitionA compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic; arseniureted hydrogen.
Read the complete definitionAlkarsin; a colorless, poisonous, arsenical liquid, As2(CH3)4, spontaneously inflammable and possessing an intensely disagreeable odor. It is the type of …
Read the complete definitionA colorless or yellowish oil, C10H15N, of a leathery odor, occuring in coal tar, Dippel's oil, tobacco smoke, etc., regarded …
Read the complete definitionA colorless, inflammable, poisonous gas, C2N2, with a peach-blossom odor, so called from its tendency to form blue compounds; obtained …
Read the complete definitionA colorless crystalline substance, C20H22O10, extracted from certain lichens, as the various species of Rocella. It is a derivative of …
Read the complete definitionA colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H4, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concentrated …
Read the complete definitionA thick, colorless liquid, C2H4(OH)2, of a sweetish taste, produced artificially from certain ethylene compounds. It is a diacid alcohol, …
Read the complete definitionAny one of a series of nitrogenous bases, resembling the amines and produced by the reduction of certain nitroso and …
Read the complete definitionOne of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, …
Read the complete definitionAny one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in place …
Read the complete definitionA colorless nonmetallic element, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume. It is chemically very inert …
Read the complete definitionAny one of a certain series of basic compounds containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl tetrazone, …
Read the complete definitionA colorless oily liquid, (C2H5)2S2, having a strong garlic odor; -- called also ethyl disulphide. By extension, any one of …
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