ˈrōd ə nˌēn, rōˈdanə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary rhodan- (in rhodanic acid ) + -ine
: a pale yellow crystalline acidic derivative C 3 H 3 NOS 2 of thiazole that is formed by reaction of sodium chloroacetate, ammonia, and carbon disulfide or from ammonium thiocyanate and that condenses with aldehydes and many ketones to give colored products