bromeosin
/broʊˈmiːəsɪn/
noun
- A red dye derived from the element bromine, sometimes used in biological staining or as a colorant.
- The lab technician used bromeosin to stain the tissue samples for better visibility under the microscope.
- Bromeosin gives a bright red color that is useful in certain chemical tests.
- Artists rarely use bromeosin today because safer synthetic dyes are available.