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n. [ Gr. &unr_; dawn. ] (Chem.) A yellow or brownish red dyestuff obtained by the action of bromine on fluoresceïn, and named from the fine rose-red which it imparts to silk. It is also used for making a fine red ink. Its solution is fluorescent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Gr. &unr_; Bringer of morn. ] (Min.) A hydrous phosphate of alumina and manganese. It is generally of a rose-pink color, -- whence the name. [ 1913 Webster ]