fluorescein Chem.
(fluːəˈrɛsiːɪn)
[f. fluoresce v. + -in.]
A chemical product fluorescent in solution obtained by heating phthalic anhydride with resorcin. Hence fluoreˈsceic (acid).
| 1876 F. C. Calvert Dyeing viii. 251 Fluoresceïn..is a red crystalline powder..slightly soluble in alcohol. 1886 tr. Benedikt's Coal-tar Colours 161 The colouring matters known as eosins are derived from fluoresceïn. 1889 Muir & Morley Watts' Dict. Chem. II. 557 Fluoresceic acid. |