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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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