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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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How to use safranine in a sentence
The dyes with the ponceaus are faster than those with eosine or safranine.
The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer|Alexander PaulIf found too much on the yellow, a few drops of diluted safranine added to your bath will produce the desired effect.
The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer|Alexander PaulShould you find your color too much on the drab, a few drops of safranine added to bath will have the desired effect.
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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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