What does EOSIN mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A red fluorescent dye used as a histological stain and as an indicator.
2. A red or orange crystalline compound used in making dyes and coloring foods and cosmetics.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈiːəsɪn/
• UK: /ˈiːəʊsɪn/

Origin and Usage:

Eosin is derived from the Greek word "eos", meaning "dawn" or "rosy-fingered". It was first synthesized in 1874 by German chemist Paul Gerson Unna. Eosin is commonly used as a histological stain to highlight the cytoplasmic and extracellular components of cells and tissues. It is also used as a food coloring agent and in cosmetics.

Synonyms:

• Acid Red 87
• 4,5-Dibromo-2,7-dinitrofluorescein

Related Words:

• Elain
• Elans
• Enols
• Eosin
• Lenis
• Liens
• Lines
• Loins
• Noels
• Noils
• Olein
• Silen
• Sline
• Solei

Example Sentences:

• The histologist used eosin to stain the cytoplasm of the cells.
• The food company used eosin as a coloring agent in their products.