See Also: chatoyant(dictionary)

diamidine (iou) and chatoyant (iou)


diamidine (iou)



diamidine noun. M20.
[from DI-2 + AMIDINE noun2.]
Chemistry. A compound having a structure based on two amidine groups (usu. joined by a chain of carbon atoms and/or two benzene rings).

chatoyant (iou)



chatoyant noun & adjective. Now rare. L18.
[French, pres. pple of chatoyer: see -ANT1.]
(Of) iridescent undulating lustre.