n. (Chem., Med.) a chemical substance consisting of tyrosine with two hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring replaced by iodine atoms. The isomer 3, 5-diiodotyrosine is an inhibitor of thyroid function. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ From L. niger black. ] (Chem.) A dark blue dyestuff, of the induline group; -- called also azodiphenyl blue. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being prosy; tediousness; tiresomeness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being rosy. [ 1913 Webster ]