safranine
[ saf-ruh-neen, -nin ]
/ ˈsæf rəˌnin, -nɪn /
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noun Chemistry.
any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes, phenazine derivatives, used for dyeing wool, silk, etc.
Also called phenosafranine. a purplish-red, water-soluble dye, C18H14N4, used for textiles and as a stain in microscopy.
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Also saf·ra·nin [saf-ruh-nin]. /ˈsæf rə nɪn/.
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Example sentences from the Web for safranine
Hermann's safranin-gentian method was especially effective with this material.
Studies in Spermatogenesis|Nettie Maria StevensFigure 244, from a safranin-gentian preparation, shows both the odd chromosome and the m-chromosomes.
Studies in Spermatogenesis|Nettie Maria StevensFlemming's and Hermann's fluids followed by safranin gave good results in most cases.
Studies in Spermatogenesis (Part 1 of 2)|Nettie Maria StevensFigure 246 is a similar stage from a safranin-gentian preparation.
Studies in Spermatogenesis|Nettie Maria Stevens
British Dictionary definitions for safranine
safranine
safranin
/ (ˈsæfrənɪn, -ˌniːn) /
noun
any of a class of azine dyes, used for textiles and biological stains
Word Origin for safranine
C19: from French safran saffron + -ine ²
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Medical definitions for safranine
safranine
[ săf′rə-nēn′, -nĭn ]
n.
Any of a family of dyes based on phenazine, used in the textile industry and as a biological stain.
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