"calcein" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of calcium + fluorescein Etymology templates: {{blend|en|calcium|fluorescein}} Blend of calcium + fluorescein Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} calcein (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A fluorescent dye, with chemical formula C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃; related to fluorescein; used in some contexts as a calcium indicator Wikipedia link: calcein Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Dyes Derived forms: dihydrocalcein

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