xanthenes
/ˈzænθinz/
noun
- A class of chemical compounds derived from xanthene, often used as dyes, fluorescent markers, or in pharmaceuticals.
- Many xanthenes are used as dyes in textiles and biological staining.
- Some xanthenes are found in everyday products like highlighters and glow sticks.
- Researchers study xanthenes because of their bright fluorescence and stability.