Fluorescein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorescein is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of yellow xanthene dyes which are visible when highly diluted; used forensically to detect traces of blood, and in analytical chemistry as an indicator in silver nitrate titrations.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of yellow xanthene dyes which are visible when highly diluted; used forensically to detect traces of blood, and in analytical chemistry as an indicator in silver nitrate titrations.
Word Forms
- fluoresceins
- fluoresceine
Synonyms for fluorescein
Depending on context, synonyms include fluoresceine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluoresceine, isothiocyanate, fluorescin, fluorochrome, erythrosine, carboxyfluorescein.
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