What is the meaning of Leuc-?

  • A combining form signifying white, colorless; specifically (Chem.), denoting an extensive series of colorless organic compounds, obtained by reduction from certain other colored compounds; as, leucaniline, leucaurin, etc.
  • Same as Leuco-.
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APAWebster's. (2011). leuc-. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/leuc-/definitions/2027518
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "leuc-" http://smartdefine.org/leuc-/definitions/2027518 (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, leuc-, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/leuc-/definitions/2027518>.
MLAWebster's. "leuc-" 27 May 2011. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/leuc-/definitions/2027518>