'Erythrosin' definitions:

Definition of 'Erythrosin'

From: GCIDE
  • Erythrosin \E*ryth"ro*sin\, n. [Gr. 'eryqro`s red.] (Chem.) (a) A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin. (b) A red dyestuff obtained from fluoresce["i]n by the action of iodine. [1913 Webster]