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Eosin

Eosin Meaning & Definition
Eosin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Eosin?

[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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Eosin: bromeosin

Related Terms | Find terms related to Eosin:

See Also | fluorescein | fluoresceine | fluorescent dye | resorcinolphthalein

Eosin In Webster's Dictionary

\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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