metachromatic

/ (ˌmɛtəkrəʊˈmætɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of tissues and cells stained for microscopical examination) taking a colour different from that of the dye solution

  2. (of dyes) capable of staining tissues or cells a colour different from that of the dye solution

  1. of or relating to metachromatism

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