rhodophane

ˌroʊdoʊˈfeɪn, ˌroʊdoʊˈfeɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of rhodamine and another substance, used especially in biology as a fluorescent stain or dye.

“The researchers used rhodophane to stain the cells and observe their behavior under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • biological stain
  • fluorescent dye

Antonyms

  • inert dye
  • non-fluorescent substance