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1. (n.) eosin
a red, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C
2. eosin
any of a variety of similar dyes.
Etymology: (1865–70; < Gk ēṒs dawn (see eo -) + -in1)
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1. (noun) eosin, bromeosin
a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures
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1. (noun) eosin
a yellow or brownish red dyestuff obtained by the action of bromine on fluorescein, and named from the fine rose-red which it imparts to silk. It is also used for making a fine red ink. Its solution is fluorescent
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