hematoxylene

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A form of hematoxylin — A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₆, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of bloodwood trees (Haematoxylum campechianum).

Scrabble 27

Meanings

nounhematoxylene (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of hematoxylin.
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