| erythrosin | <chemistry> A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin. A red dyestuff obtained from fluorescein by the action of iodine. Origin: Gr. Red. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| erythrosin B | Tetraiodofluorescein, a fluorescent red acid dye, used as a counterstain in histology and as a fluorescent indicator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrosine | <chemical> 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3h),9'-(9h)xanthen)-3-one disodium salt. A vital stain and colouring agent used in dentistry to disclose plaque. It is used as a tissue stain and dye in foods and pharmaceuticals, may inhibit some enzymes, and is preferentially absorbed by certain tumour cells. Pharmacological action: fluorescent dyes. Chemical name: Spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one, 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-, disodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |