eosin

Meaning

A red, acidic dye commonly used in histological stains.

Synonyms

bromeosin

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈi.əsɪn/
Etymology

Borrowed from German Eosin, coined by Heinrich Caro, from Ancient Greek ἠώς (ēṓs, “dawn”) + -in.

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