ethidium

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noun

The cationic form of a polycyclic aromatic base, name 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium, whose bromide is used as a stain for nucleic acids

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Meanings

nounethidium (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe cationic form of a polycyclic aromatic base, name 3,8-Diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenylphenanthridinium, whose bromide is used as a stain for nucleic acids

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
ethidium bromide

Translations

Italian etidio
  • etidiothe cationic form of a polycyclic aromatic base
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