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eosin

Pronunciation: /ˈiːə(ʊ)sɪn/

Definition of eosin

noun

[mass noun]
  • a red fluorescent dye that is a bromine derivative of fluorescein, or one of its salts or other derivatives.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek ēōs 'dawn' + -in1

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Definition of eosin in the US English dictionary