purpuric
Of the nature of or pertaining to purpura.
Having a purple color; also, producing a purple color; specifically, in chem., noting an acid produced by the action of nitric acid upon uric acid.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to purpura.
adjectivePertaining to or designating, a nitrogenous acid contained in uric acid. It is not known in the pure state, but forms well-known purple-red compounds (as murexide), whence its name.
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