Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calcein

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cal-cein
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fluorescent dye, with chemical formula C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃; related to fluorescein; used in some contexts as a calcium indicator

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of calcium + fluorescein.

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

dihydrocalcein

Questions

What does calcein mean?: A fluorescent dye, with chemical formula C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃; related to fluorescein; used in some contexts as a calcium indicator
Where does calcein come from?: Blend of calcium + fluorescein.

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