hematoxylins

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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).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hematoxylin
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