How to Pronounce "ninhydrin"
word
nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn
nin-HY-drin
nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn
nin-HY-drin
Definition
Ninhydrin is a chemical compound used to detect amino acids, especially in forensic science to reveal fingerprints.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn
British English
nɪnˈhaɪdrɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nin-HY-drin
UK
nin-HY-drin
Listen in Context
Ninhydrin is used to find fingerprints on paper.
The scientist added ninhydrin to the sample.
A ninhydrin reaction helps show amino acids.
They sprayed ninhydrin to make invisible fingerprints visible.