FLUOROCHROME

fluorochrome

(noun) any of various fluorescent substances used in fluorescence microscopy to stain specimens

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fluorochrome (plural fluorochromes)

Any of various fluorescent dyes used to stain biological material before microscopic examination

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

9 October 2024

VOLATILE

(noun) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; “it was heated to evaporate the volatiles”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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