eosin
noun /'iəsɪn/
- Definition
- a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures
- Example
- The word 'eosin' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Synonyms
- bromeosin
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Length
5