How to Pronounce Hematoxylin

To pronounce "hematoxylin", say HEM-at-oxyl-in — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hematoxylin”

"hematoxylin" has 4 syllables: hem-at-oxyl-in.

What does hematoxylin mean?

noun

  1. A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C16H14O6, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of the bloodwood tree, Haematoxylum campechianum.

Related words

eosinalumhematoxylinehemotoxylinhematoxylenehematoxilinhaemotoxylinhematein

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hematoxylin"?▾

"Hematoxylin" has 4 syllables: hem · at · oxyl · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "hematoxylin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hematoxylin" is /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn/.

What does "hematoxylin" mean?▾

Hematoxylin: A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C16H14O6, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of the bloodwood tree, Haematoxylum campechianum.

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