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fluorescent dye

/flʊəˈrɛsənt daɪ/

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/flʊəˈrɛsənt daɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruВещество, которое поглощает свет на одной длине волны и излучает его на более длинной волне, используемое в научной визуализации, медицинской диагностике и биологических исследованиях для маркировки или визуализации структур.

A substance that absorbs light at one wavelength and emits it at a longer wavelength, used in scientific imaging, medical diagnostics, and biological research to label or visualize structures.

  1. Substance that emits lightC1formal

    A chemical compound that absorbs light at one wavelength and emits it at a longer wavelength, producing visible fluorescence.

    ruВещество, излучающее свет

    • The biologist used a fluorescent dye to stain the cell nuclei.
    • Fluorescent dyes are commonly used in microscopy to visualize specific structures.
    • The lab technician added a fluorescent dye to the sample to track the protein.
  2. Coloring agent for visibilityB2informal

    A dye that glows brightly under ultraviolet or blue light, used for highlighting or safety purposes.

    ruФлуоресцентный краситель

    • The safety vest was coated with a fluorescent dye for high visibility at night.
    • Artists sometimes use fluorescent dye to create glowing effects in their paintings.
    • The highlighter pen contains a fluorescent dye that makes text stand out.