pyoctanine

/ˌpaɪ.ɔɪ.sɪˈɑːnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A blue-green pigment produced by certain bacteria, especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and used in staining and as a dye.

“The pyocyanine produced by the bacteria caused the water to turn a dark greenish color.”

Synonyms

  • bacteriochlorophyll
  • blue-green pigment

Antonyms

  • colorless substance
  • white pigment