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Rhodizonic

Rhoˊdi-zon′ic

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Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] to be rose-red.]
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, a colorless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts.