eosin

• a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein
• 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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