Definition of dithizone in English:
dithizone
noun dʌɪˈθʌɪzəʊndīˈTHīˌzōn
mass nounChemistry A synthetic compound used as a reagent for the analysis and separation of lead and other metals.
Alternative name: diphenylthiocarbazone; chemical formula: C₁₃H₁₂N₄S
Example sentencesExamples
- The color resulting from the formation of the inner salt complex between dithizone and the lead cation is maintained,.
- The dithizone heavy metal reagent allows the detection of free heavy metal ions in bodily liquids like urine and saliva.
- Soluble mercury contents in Baochi San, Xiaoer Zhibon Ding and Xiaoer Baishou Dan have been determined using dithizone method.
- Distilled water, tap water and a solution of lead nitrate are extracted with a hexane solution containing dithizone.
- The sensing material is composed of dithizone dissolved in a mixture of PVS in tetrahydrofuran and 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether.
Origin
1920s: from elements of the systematic name (see above).