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flumerin

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flu·​mer·​in | \ ˈflümərə̇n, flüˈmər‧ə̇n \
plural -s

Definition of flumerin

: a dark red powder C20H10O6Na2Hg with a greenish fluorescence that is the disodium salt of hydroxy-mercuri-fluorescein

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History and Etymology for flumerin

fluorescein + mercury + -in

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“Flumerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flumerin. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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