EOSIN

eosin, bromeosin

(noun) a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

eosin (countable and uncountable, plural eosins)

(organic compound) A red, acidic dye commonly used in histological stains.

Anagrams

• NESOI, Senoi, noise

Source: Wiktionary


E"o*sin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: A yellow or brownish red dyestuff obtained by the action of bromine on fluoresceïn, and named from the fine rose-red which it imparts to silk. It is also used for making a fine red ink. Its solution is fluorescent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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