basic dye

noun

a dye soluble in acid and insoluble in basic solution, consisting mostly of amino or imino compounds of xanthene or triarylmethane: used mainly for inks, carbon paper, and typewriter ribbon.

Words nearby basic dye

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Origin of basic dye

First recorded in 1890–95

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Medical definitions for basic dye

basic dye

n.

Any of various usually synthetic dyes that produce brilliant colors, react as bases, and are usually used as stains.basic stain