吲 (yǐn) - Used in the chemical term 'indole' (吲哚) & also appears in the term 吲哚美辛 (indomethacin, a

吲Tone 3

yǐn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

懿嘤

吲 · yǐn

Used in the chemical term 'indole' (吲哚);

also appears in the term 吲哚美辛 (indomethacin, a medication).

Used in the chemical term 'indole' (吲哚)also appears in the term 吲哚美辛 (indomethacin, a

Usage highlights

IndoleIndomethacinIndole alkaloidIndole derivativeIndole ring
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Indole (吲哚) is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound.
  • Indomethacin (吲哚美辛) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
  • The character 吲 is rarely used outside of scientific terminology.

Collocations

  • Indole(吲哚)
  • Indomethacin(吲哚美辛)
  • Indole alkaloid(吲哚生物碱)
  • Indole derivative(吲哚衍生物)
  • Indole ring(吲哚环)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a scientific character, borrowed for transliterating chemical terms.
  • Not commonly used in classical Chinese literature or everyday language.

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