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bromeosin

bromeosin

9.9
A red dye that glows under UV light and is used in makeup and to stain cells
  • noun
  • /broʊˈmiːəˌsɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bromeosina
  • When exposed to UV light, bromeosin emits a bright red fluorescence.

Examples

  • Scientists used bromeosin to highlight the cell structures under the microscope.

  • The manufacturer added bromeosin to the product for its cosmetic coloring properties.

  • The lab used bromeosin to stain the tissue samples.

  • Many cosmetics contain bromeosin for its vibrant color.

  • In scientific research, bromeosin is often used as a stain to visualize cellular components.

  • The vibrant hue of bromeosin makes it a popular choice in the formulation of cosmetic products.

  • Researchers applied bromeosin to the slides to enhance the visibility of the microscopic structures.

Synonyms

eosin
vsbromeosin
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A red dye that colours tissue for viewing under a microscope and some cosmetics

is the technical chemical name for that same red fluorescent stain
fluorochrome
vsbromeosin
  • Specialized
9.8

A chemical that glows under a microscope to stain cells

is a specific red dye made by brominating fluorescein for stains and cosmetics

Surface Forms

bromeosin singular
bromeosins plural

Etymology

Bromeosin starts with bromo- meaning 'bromine' and ends with eosin, the name of a red dye that comes from a word for 'dawn' or 'rosy'. So bromeosin is a red dye made by adding bromine to a dye, which explains why it stains tissues red and can glow brightly under UV light.