FLUORESCENT DYE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Fluorescent Dye.
Fluorescent Dye - 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)
fluoresceinfluoresceineresorcinolphthaleinHypernyms (Closely Related)
absorption indicatordyedyestuffHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scientist used a fluorescent dye to label the cells."
"She added a drop of fluorescent dye to the water and observed the colorful glow."
"The fluorescent dye highlighted the areas of the brain that were active during the task."
"He used a UV light to illuminate the fluorescent dye and reveal the hidden patterns."
"The fluorescent dye was used in the experiment to detect any changes in pH levels."