Definition

A bright pink dye used in food coloring, printing inks, and as a biological stain.

Example

Erythrosine is often used to give a cherry-pink color to candies and desserts.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of erythrosine?

Yeah, I think it's that pink food coloring, right?

Exactly! It's used in a lot of candies and even some drinks.

I didn’t know it had so many uses, that’s pretty interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erythrosine is formed from "erythro-" (from Greek "erythros", meaning red) and "-sine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote substances). The word refers to a red dye or substance, particularly used in biological staining.

Memory Tip

Think of 'erythro-' meaning red, which helps you remember that erythrosine is a red dye used in various applications.

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