leucocism

/luːkəˈsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A white or colourless chemical, especially one that stains tissues or biological specimens a light colour

“The technician used leucocism to stain the microscopic slides during the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • leucophile
  • leucoplast

Antonyms

  • melanocism
  • melanophile