| Pronunciation: | | 'eeusin
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures |
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EOSIN is a 5 letter word that starts with E. |
| | Synonyms: | | bromeosin |
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| | See Also: | | fluorescein, fluoresceine, fluorescent dye, resorcinolphthalein |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \E"o*sin\, n. [Gr. ? dawn.] (Chem.)
A yellow or brownish red dyestuff obtained by the action of
bromine on fluoresce["i]n, 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.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - A red, fluorescent, bromine-containing, water-insoluble dye used mainly in toner and cosmetics.
- A red or brown potassium or sodium salt of the above dye; it is used as a biological stain and in pharmaceuticals.
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