Fluorescein
Yes, fluorescein is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does fluorescein mean?
noun
- a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed)
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 5 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of fluorescein
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FLUORESCEIN.
Words you can make from fluorescein
Frequently asked questions
Is fluorescein a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Fluorescein is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is fluorescein worth in Scrabble?
Fluorescein is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does fluorescein mean?
Fluorescein means: a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed).