erythrosine 1

noundomain: substance

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Definition

an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone.

Examples

1.Erythrosine is commonly used in sweets such as some candies and popsicles, and even more widely used in cake-decorating gels.

Synonyms

Red No. 3 1
an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone.

Substance_holonym

iodine 1

noun

a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

oxygen 1

noun

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

sodium 1

noun

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt)