Auramine

/ˈɔːr.ə.miːn/ noun

A yellow synthetic dye compound used in medical microscopy and staining, especially for tuberculosis detection and fluorescence applications.

Variant of 'auramin' with different chemical nomenclature; from 'aur-' (relating to gold or aureate color) plus '-amine' (from ammonia and organic chemistry nomenclature).

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