Defn: An Indiaman.
INDIA RUBBER
In"di*a rub"ber
Defn: . See Caoutchouc.
INDIA STEEL
In"di*a steel.
Defn: Same as Wootz.
INDICAL
In"dic*al, a. Etym: [From L. index, indicis, an index.]
Defn: Indexical. [R.] Fuller.
INDICAN
In"di*can, n. Etym: [See Indigo.]
1. (Chem.)
Defn: A glucoside obtained from woad (indigo plant) and other plants, as a yellow or light brown sirup. It has a nauseous bitter taste, a decomposes or drying. By the action of acids, ferments, etc., it breaks down into sugar and indigo. It is the source of natural indigo.