Definition

A type of dye that glows under certain light, used to color biological samples for study.

Example

The scientist used a fluorochrome to highlight the cells in the tissue sample.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with a fluorochrome in your experiments?

Yeah, I used one last semester for staining cells.

That's cool! I heard they really help highlight specific structures.

Absolutely, they make a huge difference in visualization.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluorochrome → It is formed from "fluoro-" (from Latin *fluere*, meaning to flow) and "chrome" (from Greek *chroma*, meaning color). The word refers to a substance that can emit light or color when exposed to certain wavelengths, thus 'flowing' in terms of light emission.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flowing' light ('fluoro-') that creates a 'color' ('chrome') — that's what a fluorochrome does.

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