FLUORESCEIN
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Fluorescein.
Fluorescein - as a noun
A yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluoresceine17fluorescent dyeresorcinolphthaleinHypernyms (Closely Related)
absorption indicatordye7dyestuff18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctor used fluorescein to test for corneal abrasions."
"The fluorescein angiography revealed abnormalities in the blood vessels."
"The technician injected fluorescein into the patient's bloodstream to visualize the circulation."
"The fluorescein dye illuminated the retinal blood vessels during the examination."
"The fluorescein stain highlighted areas of tissue damage under ultraviolet light."
Word Game Points
Is FLUORESCEIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fluorescein is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLUORESCEIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is FLUORESCEIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fluorescein is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLUORESCEIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is FLUORESCEIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fluorescein is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLUORESCEIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
