rhodamin

/roʊˈdæmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fluorescent dye used in microscopy to stain cells and other biological samples.

“The researcher used rhodamine to visualize the bacteria in the sample under the microscope.”

2. adjective

Describing or relating to a fluorescent dye or substance.

“The rhodamine-labeled antibody was used to detect the presence of a specific protein in the blood sample.”

Synonyms

  • fluorescein
  • fluorochrome

Antonyms

  • absorbing
  • nonfluorescent