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.

References

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